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Menopause, hysterectomies and more

As women age, their bodies go through a variety of changes.

During this chat with our partners at Houston Moms, Dr. Lucy Villarreal, clinical assistant professor and provider with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, shares the science behind how hormones in the female body fluctuate over time and how those fluctuations impact everything from mood swings to body composition and more.

Ashraf Aly, MD

Dr. Lucy Villarreal is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical interests include uterine bleeding, gynecologic surgery and minimally invasive procedures, menopause, contraception, abnormal Pap tests, care of the obstetric patient and more.

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