Archive for the 'Menopause' Category


Estrogen Supplements Not As Effective As Claimed

Dietary supplements claiming to help postmenopausal women with bone health may not be doing what they say, according to new research from Purdue University. "We found that some plant-derived isoflavones have a modest effect on suppressing bone loss during post-menopause, but more concerning is many dietary supplements that claim to have the power of estrogen do not," said Connie Weaver, distinguished professor of foods and nutrition. "It's buyer beware.
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09/04/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Menopause | Trackback | Comments Off

More Women Seek Nonprescription Remedies For Menopause Symptoms

Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New York Times reports.
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07/03/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Menopause | Trackback | Comments Off

In Treatment Of Hot Flushes Acupuncture Not Found To Be Effective

Acupuncture cannot be shown to have any positive effect on hot flushes during the menopause. This is the conclusion of a systematic review of literature by three groups in Daejon, Busan (South Korea) and Exeter (UK), published in the current edition of the peer-reviewed journal Climacteric. Many women are concerned by the unfavourable publicity given to HRT use, but still have to deal with the symptoms which can occur during and after the menopause.
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04/10/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Menopause | Trackback | Comments Off

Little Or No Evidence That Herbal Remedies Relieve Menopausal Symptoms

There is no strong evidence either way for several herbal remedies commonly taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms, concludes the January issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). And for some, there is hardly any evidence at all. Between 30% and 70% of women in industrialised countries will experience vasomotor symptoms around the menopause, such as hot flushes and night sweats, prompted by the sharp fall in oestrogen levels.
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01/14/2009 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine - Menopause | Trackback | Comments Off

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