Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Menopause
Follow the links below to find information about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for treating menopause.
Reviewed May 2011
14 Resources Found
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| Title: | Menopause and complementary therapies |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The use of complementary therapies is a popular choice for the management of menopausal symptoms. Commonly used therapies include phytoestrogens, acupuncture and herbal medicines. Some of these therapies have not been tested in clinical trials. Seek advice from a qualified and reputable practitioner as self-prescribing can often lead to inappropriate choice of treatment, and some complementary medicines can interact with other medications or may cause side effects. |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Menopause |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Menopause, also known as 'the change of life', is the final menstrual (monthly) period in a woman's life. The decrease in female hormones may lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Symptoms of menopause may be managed with lifestyle changes, hormone therapy and natural therapies. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Safety of black cohosh |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Article discusses the questions raised about the safety of black cohosh, specifically with regards to liver damage and breast cancer. |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Managing menopausal symptoms |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Menopause, literally the 'end of menstruation', marks an important transition in a woman's life and occurs in Australia at an average age of 51 years. Menopausal symptoms, which may commence even before the last menstrual period, include vasomotor symptoms, urogenital problems, psychological changes, sleep disturbance and decreased libido. Managing patients with these symptoms can be a challenge. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Menopause management |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Not all the symptoms experienced by women in midlife are the result of declining oestrogen levels. Herbal therapies may manage mood changes such as anxious thoughts and depressed feelings, as well as fatigue and low energy. |
| Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Title: | Treating symptoms |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Herbal remedies are an option for many women in the management of perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal changes. |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Herbal remedies |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Herbal remedies are a valuable and viable option for many women in the management of perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal changes. |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Other therapies |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Women at midlife may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves. |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Other therapies |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Women who experience early menopause may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves. |
| Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Title: | Ageing down under |
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| Publisher: | Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc |
| Description: | This article discusses the effects of ageing on a woman's genitals, with a particular emphasis on vaginal atrophy. |
| Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Title: | Phytoestrogens for vasomotor menopausal symptoms |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Hormone replacement therapy is an effective treatment for controlling the most common menopausal symptoms hot flushes and night sweats. However, it is now recommended only in low doses for the shortest possible time because of concerns about increased r... |
| Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Title: | Other therapies |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Women diagnosed with premature ovarian failure may look to complementary therapies for advice and management of their individual symptoms. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Alternatives to HRT |
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| Publisher: | Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc |
| Description: | Many women reaching menopause are unsure about whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This factsheet aims to provide women with information about possible alternatives to taking HRT, including lifestyle changes like nutrition, exercise and stress management as well as the use of phytoestrogens, natural progesterone, wild yam creams, herbal medicine, counselling and support. |
| Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Title: | Paced respiration for hot flushes |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Hormone therapy after menopause is not appropriate for many women. However hot flushes can still be bothersome. Professor Robert Freedman has been researching a new non-pharmacological method for helping women control their hot flushes. |
| Date: | Sep 2002 |
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