Menopause & perimenopause
Antidepressants for menopausal symptoms
—References & further reading
References
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Further reading
Parker-Pope, T. 10/09/2007. Antidepressants emerge as coolant for hot flashes. New York Times. URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/health/09well.html?_r=2&ref=health&oref=slogin (accessed 10.09.2007).
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Antidepressants in menopause
Original Publication Date: 10/02/2007
Last Modified: 02/06/2008
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet