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Ask Dr Nandi ? Are herbal and complementary medicines an ...

A new review investigates whether herbal and complementary treatments can be safe and effective treatments for women who might experience side effects from conventional menopausal treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

The menopause is a normal stage of every woman?s life that occurs after she has her final menstrual period. But the symptoms of menopause can be distressing for some women. These symptoms include hot flushes, disturbed sleep, urinary infections, vaginal dryness, and depression. There?s also an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis in women who have been through the menopause.

HRT is an effective treatment for symptoms of the menopause. But some women experience side effects, so it?s not recommended for everybody. Possible side effects from HRT include an increased risk of getting breast cancer, or a blood clot in your lungs, or having a stroke.

So there?s some interest in whether herbal or complementary medicines could work as an alternative to HRT. This new review looked at the evidence for whether or not they work.

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Source: http://askdrnandi.com/2013/01/14/are-herbal-and-complementary-medicines-an-alternative-for-hrt/

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