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

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Title:   Menopause and complementary therapies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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