Sometimes you can’t tell whether the symptoms you’re experiencing are due to menopause or some other health issue. For instance, there’s Sjögren’s syndrome. It turns out that this condition, which affects four million Americans, most commonly shows up in women in their late 40s and can mimic some of the symptoms of going through this transitional change. And while this syndrome can occur in men, it’s nine times more likely to happen to women.
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