July 25, 2006

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for the Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms

Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for the Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms: A Systematic Evidence Review, July 24, 2006, Nedrow et al. 166 (14): 1453

A Systematic Evidence Review

Anne Nedrow, MD; Jill Miller, MD; Miranda Walker, BA; Peggy Nygren, MA; Laurie Hoyt Huffman, MS; Heidi D. Nelson, MD, MPH

Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:1453-1465.

Background Nearly half of adults in the United States use complementary and alternative therapies each year for a variety of reasons. These therapies are increasingly popular among women seeking alternatives to treatment with estrogen for managing menopausal symptoms. The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of complementary and alternative therapies in the management of menopausal symptoms.

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