Acupuncture-moxibustion treatment by stages based on the theory of "transformation of / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the efficacy between acupuncture-moxibustion treatment by stages and femoston for premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).@*METHODS@#A total of 66 patients with POI were randomly divided into an observation group (33 cases, 3 cases dropped off) and a control group (33 cases, 2 cases dropped off). The patients in the observation group, based on the theory of "transformation of @*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the serum levels of FSH and LH were decreased (@*CONCLUSION@#Acupuncture- moxibustion treatment by stages based on the theory of "transformation of

A randomized controlled clinical trial on the effectiveness of cinnamon tea in reducing menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women / The Health Sciences Journal

INTRODUCTION@#Women in the perimenopausal period experience the height of menopausal symptoms due to the fluctuating levels of hormones because of ovarian dysfunction. This study aimed to determine the effect of cinnamon tea on menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women.@*METHODS@#Perimenopausal women from Cainta, Rizal were recruited using cluster sampling and were randomly allocated into cinnamon tea or black tea groups. All participants were instructed to consume one tea bag once a day for 28 days. A response survey was conducted by the researchers using the Menopausal Rating Scale questionnaire every 2 weeks during the 28-day period to assess the number and severity of symptoms associated with perimenopausal stage.@*RESULTS@#The Menopausal Rating Scale scores of both cinnamon and placebo groups showed a statistically significant decrease in the number and severity of symptoms over time within groups. However, there was greater decrease in symptom number and severity among the cinnamon tea group and the difference was significant.@*CONCLUSION@#Cinnamon tea resulted in a decrease in the severity of perimenopausal symptoms and maybe an effective, economical and accessible alternative treatment for perimenopausal symptoms.

Influence of Kuntai Capsule on ameliorating perimenopausal syndrome to women after hysterectomy / 中草药

Objective: To find out the influence of Kuntai Capsule on ameliorating perimenopausal syndrome to women after hysterectomy. Methods: Collecting 125 cases of hysterectomy due to uterine benign diseases, we divided them into Kuntai and control groups. The patients in the Kuntai group took Kuntai Capsule per os one month after the operation, the capsules were given at the dose of 4 tablets each time, t.i.d, and the patients in the control group took placebos, 4 tablets each time, t.i.d. Patients in both groups should avoid using any drugs that could influence the function of ovary. We tested the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2) before and three months after the administration. Results: After three months of administration, the incidence of perimenopausal syndrome in Kuntai group was lower than that in control group (P < 0.05), and the E2 level was higher in Kuntai group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Kuntai Capsule can improve the perimenopausal syndrome effectively.