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Caroline Gurvich, Associate Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Monash University

Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here's what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms

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While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can impact their physical and mental health, daily activities and quality of life.

Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common of these, affecting 75% of women and the symptom for which most women seek treatment. Others include changes in weight and body composition, skin changes, poor sleep, headaches, joint pain, vaginal dryness, depression and brain fog.

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