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Complementary and alternative medicine and physical activity for menopausal symptoms
Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|July 19, 2006
Summary
Many menopausal women seek alternatives to hormone therapy for symptom relief. This review examines complementary and alternative therapies, including physical activity, for managing menopause symptoms safely and effectively.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Integrative Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Menopause is a natural physiological process affecting many women.
- Severe menopausal symptoms significantly decrease quality of life.
- Many women are seeking complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) beyond conventional hormone therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review current complementary and alternative modalities for managing menopausal symptoms.
- To evaluate the role of physical activity in the treatment of menopause symptoms.
- To highlight the need for research on the safety and efficacy of CATs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Analysis of complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., physical activity, diet supplements, body work, mind-body techniques).
- Evaluation of existing research on the use of these modalities in menopause management.
Main Results:
- Growing evidence indicates a shift towards CATs for menopause symptom management.
- Various CATs are used, often without conventional healthcare provider evaluation.
- Potential risks and contraindications associated with many alternative treatments exist.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for education and research regarding the safety and effectiveness of CATs for menopause.
- Women are increasingly exploring non-hormonal options for managing menopausal symptoms.
- Informed decision-making requires robust evidence on the risks and benefits of alternative therapies.
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