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Chapter 1

Were All Women Here

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Chapter 2

When Things Are Out of Balance

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Chapter 3

They Meant Well

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Chapter 4

Regulating PMS Symptoms and Menstrual Cycles

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Chapter 5

Premenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause

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Chapter 6

Mood SwingsStress, Anger, Depression, and Anxiety

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Chapter 7

Heart Disease

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