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[Complementary and alternative therapies for climacteric symptoms]
Bettina Reinhard-Hennch1, Thomas Strowitzki, Cornelia von Hagens
1Ambulanz fur Naturheilkunde und Integrative Medizin, Abteilung Gynakologische Endokrinologie und Fertilitatsstorungen, Universitatsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Objective:
Review on complementary and alternative therapies for climacteric symptoms.
Methods:
Search for publications about complementary or alternative treatments for climacteric symptoms based on Cochrane Library and Medline (1966-2006) including the references from the identified clinical trials and reviews.
Results:
Cimicifuga may influence climacteric symptoms, especially hot flushes. Results for phytoestrogens, hop and Salvia seem promising but are less convincing. St. John's wort is an option for the treatment of moderate depressive symptoms. Phytoestrogens seem to have some potential for the prevention of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Results for the influence of lifestyle on hot flushes are conflicting, but interventions have demonstrated their use for the prevention of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusions:
Lifestyle modifications, Cimicifuga and phytoestrogens may relieve climacteric symptoms. Phytoestrogens and Cimicifuga should not be given to breast cancer survivors.
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