Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Menopause

Follow the links below to find information about complementary and alternative therapies for treating menopause.

Reviewed March 2009

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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. Symptoms of menopause include no bleeding (period) for twelve months. Other symptoms may include hot flushes or night sweats, aches and pains, crawling or itching sensations on the skin, forgetfulness, irritability and reduced sex drive (libido). The decrease in female hormones may lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Symptoms may be managed with lifestyle changes, hormone therapy and natural therapies.
Date:   Mar 2009
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:   Menopause and complementary therapies
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Menopause may be managed with complementary (alternative or
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Your webcast questions answered
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   We endeavour to answer the general questions about menopause (e.g. symptoms, general treatment options, nutrition and physical activity guidelines).
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Considering your options
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Lifestyle issues, exercise, diet and an emphasis on prevention of disease is vital at this stage of life. The benefits of hormone therapy - HT (also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT) for menopause symptoms is well established.
Date:   Mar 2008
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:   Dec 2007
Title:   Treating symptoms
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 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:   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:   Menopause
Publisher:   DepressioNet
Description:   Menopause encompasses a range of physical and emotional symtoms and changes in the body, due to the decrease in the hormone oestrogen. Symptoms and treatment are described.
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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