Homeopathic treatment of hot flushes: a pilot study

Clover, Anne M.; Ratsey, D.

doi:10.1054/homp.2002.0004

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“…7 Literature reviews and observational studies have also been published on alternative and complementary treatments for menopausal symptoms [8][9][10] and hot flushes. 2,11,12 These studies show that some complementary treatments can be beneficial to patients and recommend that further randomized clinical studies be performed to confirm these results.…”

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Treating hot flushes in menopausal women with homeopathic treatment–Results of an observational study

Bordet¹,

Colas²,

Marijnen³

et al. 2008

Homeopathy

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Treating hot flushes in menopausal women with homeopathic treatment–Results of an observational study

Bordet¹,

Colas²,

Marijnen³

et al. 2008

Homeopathy

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“…An initial pilot study of 31 patients showed homeopathy was associated with a 48% to 75% reduction in subjective hot flash frequency. 186 In an additional uncontrolled study, 45 breast cancer survivors showed improvements in vasomotor symptoms and quality of life. 187 A third observational study of 438 women without cancer showed a reduction in frequency of hot flashes and in daily discomfort.…”

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Risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment of hot flashes in cancer

Fisher

Johnson

Elkins

et al. 2013

CA A Cancer J Clinicians

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Hot flashes are prevalent and severe symptoms that can interfere with mood, sleep, and quality of life for women and men with cancer. The purpose of this article is to review existing literature on the risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment of hot flashes in persons with cancer. Electronic searches were conducted to identify relevant, English-language literature published through June 15, 2012. Results indicated that risk factors for hot flashes in cancer include patient-related factors (eg, age, race/ethnicity, educational level, smoking history, cardiovascular risk including BMI, and genetics) and disease-related factors (eg, cancer diagnosis, and dose/type of treatment). In addition, although the pathophysiology of hot flashes has remained elusive, these symptoms are likely attributable to disruptions in thermoregulation and neurochemicals. Therapies that have been offered or tested fall into 4 broad categories: pharmacological, nutraceutical, surgical, and complementary/behavioral strategies. The evidence base for this broad range of therapies varies, with some treatments not yet having been fully tested or showing equivocal results. The evidence base surrounding all therapies is evaluated to enhance hot flash treatment decision making by clinicians and patients.

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“…The ingredients and doses of the homeopathic remedies reported in several studies were unclear or lacking (Clover & Ratsey, 2002;Jacobs, Herman, Heron, Olsen, & Vaughters, 2005;Thompson & Reilly, 2003) making it impossible to replicate the intervention in clinical practice or truly evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention (Rada et al, 2010). The ingredients and doses of the homeopathic remedies reported in several studies were unclear or lacking (Clover & Ratsey, 2002;Jacobs, Herman, Heron, Olsen, & Vaughters, 2005;Thompson & Reilly, 2003) making it impossible to replicate the intervention in clinical practice or truly evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention (Rada et al, 2010).…”

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Hot Flash Management: Update of the Evidence for Patients With Cancer

Kaplan¹,

Mahon

2014

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Hot flashes are a distressing symptom frequently experienced by survivors of breast cancer or prostate cancer who are receiving estrogen or androgen-deprivation therapies. The frequency and intensity of hot flashes can lead to diminished quality of life and decreased adherence with prescribed antineoplastic therapies. This evidence-based review synthesizes and updates the findings of the highest quality evidence-based studies of interventions to manage hot flashes resulting from cancer therapies in patients with breast or prostate cancer since the initial Putting Evidence Into Practice review of hot flashes in 2011. Recent studies involving a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions were evaluated and, as reported in 2011, the drugs gabapentin and venlafaxine were the only therapies rated as likely to be effective. In addition, a strong placebo effect was noted in several studies that included a placebo intervention and should be considered when reviewing interventions for hot flashes.

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Homeopathic treatment of hot flushes: a pilot study

Cited by 28 publications

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Treating hot flushes in menopausal women with homeopathic treatment–Results of an observational study

Treating hot flushes in menopausal women with homeopathic treatment–Results of an observational study

Risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment of hot flashes in cancer

Hot Flash Management: Update of the Evidence for Patients With Cancer

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