Early menopause concerns and clarifications from Dr Donohue
Reader asks about menopause age at 40. Dr Donohue cites average age 51 with 1 year of no periods and typical symptoms. Premature menopause requires investigation for causes including smoking, infections, pituitary issues, thyroid, and weight loss. Emphasizes osteoporosis risk and offers pamphlet details and a note on connective tissue disease Ehlers-Danlos with explanation.
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DR. Donohue
Donohue
P.O
Orlando
U.S
Annie's Mailbox Letters On Housekeeping And shared Bills
A reader asks how to tell a friend to hire cleaning help without offense and suggests a tactful approach given the dog hair and dirt. Another asks whether a former live-in partner should be reimbursed for home improvements when ownership and payments are unclear.
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Annie
Matt
Joe
Custer
S.D
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