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Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work?

  • Written by: Sasha Taylor, Research fellow, Chronic Disease & Ageing, Monash University
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Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger.

Hot flushes and night sweats are typical symptoms of menopause, with vaginal dryness, muscle...

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