Complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of menopausal symptoms |
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Authors: | Chong Shou Justin Li and Zitao Liu |
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Institution: | (1) Royal Worcestershire Hospital, Worcester, UK;(2) The Assisted Conception Unit, Guy’s and St. Thomas Hospital, 4th Floor Thomas Guy House, St Thomas Street, SE1 9RT London, UK; |
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Abstract: | A large number of women will pass through menopause each year. Women in menopausal transition experience a variety of menopausal
symptoms. Although hormonal therapy remains the most effective treatment, side effects have been reported by several large
studies. An increased number of women seek the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for treating menopausal
symptoms. This review analyzes the evidence from systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials and epidemiological studies
of using herbal medicine (Black cohosh, Dong quai, St John’s wart, Hops, Wild yam, Ginseng, and evening primrose oil) and
acupuncture for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of most CAM for relief of
menopausal symptoms are limited. Future larger and better controlled studies testing the effectiveness of these treatments
are needed. |
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Keywords: | alternative and complementary medicine menopausal symptoms |
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