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JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, FACOG, NCMP<\/p><\/div>\n

UVA OB\/Gyn Dr. JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, Division Director of the Midlife Health Center at UVA Health, recently commented on at home menopause tests for women. Dr. Pinkerton states, menopause test results might help a woman understand that she\u2019s in the menopause transition even if she\u2019s still having periods or if her provider isn\u2019t listening to her symptoms or discussing menopause with her.<\/p>\n

Read the full article here “At-Home Menopause Tests: Pros and Cons, What They Test and When to See a Provider<\/a>”<\/p>\n

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