Complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of menopausal symptoms / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
;
(12): 883-888, 2011.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-289724
ABSTRACT
A large number of women will pass through menopause each year. Women in menopausal transition experience a variety of menopausal symptoms. Although hormonal therapy remains the most effective treatment, side effects have been reported by several large studies. An increased number of women seek the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for treating menopausal symptoms. This review analyzes the evidence from systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials and epidemiological studies of using herbal medicine (Black cohosh, Dong quai, St John's wart, Hops, Wild yam, Ginseng, and evening primrose oil) and acupuncture for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of most CAM for relief of menopausal symptoms are limited. Future larger and better controlled studies testing the effectiveness of these treatments are needed.
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Assunto principal:
Farmacologia
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Fisiologia
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Terapias Complementares
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Menopausa
/
Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas
/
Terapias Mente-Corpo
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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