Alternative & Integrative Medicine

Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Clinical Research Center, Box 50332, 20213 Malmö, Sweden

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Menopause: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  Author(s): Anette Lycke*
  
  Menopause is related with tricky side effects, including hot glimmers, rest issues, temperament problems, sexual brokenness, weight gain and decreases in mental working. For the treatment of their symptoms, many women turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This article conducts a critical literature review of the CAM treatments that are most frequently used to treat symptoms of menopause. Relevant Englishlanguage literature from March 2017 to the present was found through electronic searches. According to the findings, mind-body practices may help alleviate stress and the discomfort of some menopausal symptoms. Particularly, hypnosis is a mind-body treatment that has consistently been shown to reduce hot flashes to a clinically significant degree. Natural products' efficacy is not well established and there are some safety concerns. Medical servi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2327-5162.2022.11.418

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