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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.

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|October 28, 2006
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Complementary therapies like Cimicifuga and lifestyle changes may ease menopausal symptoms. Phytoestrogens show promise but should be avoided by breast cancer survivors.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Menopause Management

Background:

  • Climacteric symptoms significantly impact women's quality of life.
  • Growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) for symptom relief.
  • Need for evidence-based review of CAT for menopausal complaints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available literature on complementary and alternative therapies for climacteric symptoms.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of various CAT interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of Cochrane Library and Medline databases (1966-2006).
  • Inclusion of references from identified clinical trials and reviews.
  • Focus on publications detailing complementary or alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms.

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Main Results:

  • Cimicifuga demonstrated potential in alleviating climacteric symptoms, particularly hot flashes.
  • Phytoestrogens, hop, and Salvia showed promising but less conclusive results.
  • St. John's wort is effective for moderate depressive symptoms; lifestyle interventions aid osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle modifications, Cimicifuga, and phytoestrogens may offer relief for menopausal symptoms.
  • Phytoestrogens and Cimicifuga are contraindicated for breast cancer survivors.
  • Further research is needed to confirm efficacy and establish optimal usage of various CAT.