Birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: February 12, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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