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Menopause

Menopause, a natural biological process marking the end of a woman's fertility, typically occurs between the fifth and sixth decade of life. This phase is characterized by the exhaustion of the ovarian follicle pool, leading to less responsive ovaries despite the high levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). The consequential decrease in estrogen production results in symptoms like hot flashes, heavy sweating, headaches, hair loss, muscle pains, vaginal...
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Studies on the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Xiaoyao Pills in The Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Mice
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Current alternative and complementary therapies used in menopause.

Veronica Chi Ken Wong1, Chi Eung Danforn Lim, Xiping Luo

  • 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Liverpool Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Gynecological Endocrinology : the Official Journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology
|April 7, 2009
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Summary

Some complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies show efficacy for menopausal symptoms, but evidence for others like phytoestrogens and black cohosh is mixed. More research is needed to confirm benefits and long-term safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Menopause Management

Background:

  • Menopausal symptoms significantly impact women's quality of life.
  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are frequently used by women to manage menopausal symptoms.
  • There is a need to evaluate the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of common CAM therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the efficacy and safety of commonly used CAM therapies for relieving menopausal symptoms.
  • To synthesize current research findings on CAM interventions for menopause.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases including Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, AMED, and NCCAM.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on human studies of CAM therapies for menopausal symptom relief, excluding non-English or animal studies.
  • Monographs published in English were identified for review.

Main Results:

  • Clonidine, selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs), and gabapentin demonstrated efficacy in reducing the frequency and severity of somatic menopausal symptoms.
  • Phytoestrogens and black cohosh yielded mixed results regarding their effectiveness.
  • Ginseng, evening primrose, Dong Quai, and vitamin E showed no significant efficacy for alleviating hot flashes; mood improvement effects remain unsubstantiated.

Conclusions:

  • A significant lack of long-term follow-up data (beyond 6-12 weeks) exists for many CAM therapies used in menopause.
  • Further well-designed, randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish the true therapeutic effects of CAM therapies, distinguishing them from placebo effects.
  • The long-term safety and efficacy of CAM for menopausal symptom management require further rigorous investigation.