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4. “A comparative study on the effect of “black cohosh” and “evening primrose oil” on menopausal hot flashes” by Maryam Mehrpooya, Soghra Rabiee, Amir Larki-Harchegani, Amir-Mohammad Fallahian, Abbas Moradi, Sara Ataei, and Masoumeh Taravati Javad, 2018
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20. “Effect of Phytoestrogen on Depression and Anxiety in Menopausal Women: A Systematic Review” by Abolfazl Fattah, 2017
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32. “Herbal Options for Managing Adrenal Fatigue” by Michael Greer, MD, 2011