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Roger J Zoorob¹, Mohamad Sidani, Jamila Williams

¹Department of Family and Community Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr D.B. Todd Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA. rzoorob@mmc.edu

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Women's Health
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Background:

CAM therapies are widely adopted for diverse health conditions.
The World Health Organization acknowledges traditional healing techniques within CAM.
Nearly 50% of US women utilize CAM, with higher prevalence in women's health issues like infertility, PMS, and menopause.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an integrative approach for common women's health conditions in primary care.
To discuss various CAM therapies employed for these conditions.
To offer an evidence-based summary of recommendations derived from literature review.

Main Methods:

Literature review on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for women's health.
Analysis of CAM therapies used in primary care settings.
Evidence-based synthesis of recommendations for clinical practice.

Main Results:

Significant use of CAM by women for conditions including infertility, premenstrual syndrome, and menopause.
Identification of various CAM modalities applied in women's primary healthcare.
Compilation of an evidence-based summary guiding CAM recommendations.

Conclusions:

CAM is a prevalent approach in women's healthcare, particularly for gynecological and menopausal symptoms.
An integrative strategy is essential for primary care providers managing women's health.
Evidence-based recommendations support the judicious use of CAM therapies in women's primary care.