Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by menopausal women: A systematic review of surveys

Posadzki, Paul; Lee, Myeong Soo; Moon, Tae-Woong; Choi, Tae‐Young; Park, T.Y.; Ernst, Edzard

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.02.005

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“…However, Western medicine usually attributes the previously mentioned symptoms to an estrogen deficiency as a result of ovarian dysfunction; therefore, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is usually applied. An increasing awareness regarding potential HRT-associated adverse effects is leading to strenuous efforts in TCM [9] and other alternatives [10]. In contrast, treating menopausal symptoms by TCM is based on the ‘syndrome (Zheng) identification' or ‘constitution differentiation'.…”

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Association of Menopausal Symptoms with Different Constitutions in Climacteric Women

Chen

Hwang

2018

Complement Med Res

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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between the body constitution and menopausal symptoms in climacteric women. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 427 women aged 40-60 years from the hospital and nearby community. In addition to filling out a questionnaire on menopause rating scale - Traditional Chinese version, the participants completed the body constitution questionnaire. This classifies a person to 1 or more of 3 imbalanced constitutional types, which are yin-xu, yang-xu and stasis-stagnation. We constructed logistic regression models to estimate probabilities of the menopausal symptoms among climacteric women presenting with various menopausal status and differing body constitutions. Results: The frequency and scores of the yin-xu, yang-xu, and stasis-stagnation constitutions were significantly higher in perimenopausal and postmenopausal than premenopausal women. Compared to the non-constitution women, the odds ratio of having hot flushes, sleeping disorders, sexual problems, irritability, and anxiety were significantly higher with the yin-xu constitution. The women with a yang-xu constitution had significantly higher odds ratios for having bladder problems, muscle and joint problems, depressive mood, and heart discomfort. Symptoms of heart discomfort, physical and mental exhaustion, and sleeping disorders were correlated to the stasis-stagnation constitution. Conclusion: With the additional key symptoms related to the 3 constitutional types, physicians performing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are able to diagnose the menopausal syndrome more accurately. Integrating menopausal symptoms with TCM constitutional theory will contribute to a more rapid diagnosis and treatment of menopausal syndrome.

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Association of Menopausal Symptoms with Different Constitutions in Climacteric Women

Chen

Hwang

2018

Complement Med Res

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“…With conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) viewed as problematic by both experts and the public [2] women increasingly look for alternative solutions [3], including the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) [4] [5]. Chinese medicine (CM), with its claims to have successfully treated menopausal symptoms for hundreds or even thousands of years, is a popular choice in both China and abroad and consequently has attracted considerable research interest.…”

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Chinese medicine treatment for menopausal symptoms in the UK health service: Is a clinical trial warranted?

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Abstract:Objectives: The aims of this pilot study were to evaluate treatment effects, ascertain safety and formulate best practice Chinese medicine protocols relevant for London women suffering from menopausal symptoms. Study Design:This clinical pilot study employed a case series design within a wider action-based research project. 117 perimenopausal women between 45-55 years of age recruited from the general population were treated for menopausal symptoms by six experienced practitioners of Chinese medicine at the Polyclinic of the University of Westminster. Practitioners were instructed to treat as near to their usual practice style as possible. This involved using Chinese herbal medicine and/or acupuncture along with dietary and lifestyle advice. A maximum of twelve treatments over six months was allowed per patient. Outcome Measures:The Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MenQoL), the Greene Climacteric Scale, and flushing diaries were used to evaluate treatment outcomes. Liver and kidney function tests were carried out at intake and after one, six and twelve treatments to evaluate the safety particularly in relation to the use of herbal medicines.

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“…The most popular CAMs are herbal medicine, followed by soy or phytoestrogens, evening primrose oil, relaxation, and yoga. 55 Current evidence does not support the use of CAMs for vasomotor symptoms. A recent systematic review of 22 randomised controlled trials (2902 women) concluded that there was insufficient evidence to determine whether Chinese herbal medicines were effective for menopausal symptoms.…”

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Non-hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms

Hickey

Szabo

Hunter

2017

BMJ

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Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by menopausal women: A systematic review of surveys

Cited by 114 publications

References 36 publications

Association of Menopausal Symptoms with Different Constitutions in Climacteric Women

Association of Menopausal Symptoms with Different Constitutions in Climacteric Women

Chinese medicine treatment for menopausal symptoms in the UK health service: Is a clinical trial warranted?

Non-hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms

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