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A number of studies and systematic reviews on complementary health practices for menopausal symptoms have been published. There is limited evidence on the effects of mind and body practices for menopausal symptoms, but a few approaches hold promise. Scientists have found little evidence that natural products, such as herbs and other dietary supplements, are helpful. The long-term safety of phytoestrogens has not been established.
This issue of the digest provides highlights from current evidence on several frequently used complementary health approaches for menopausal symptoms, including phytoestrogens, black cohosh, DHEA, hypnotherapy and mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, and yoga.
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What the Science Says:
Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices
Learn what current research has to say about:
 Phytoestrogens (Red Clover, Soy)
Black Cohosh
DHEA
Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation
Acupuncture
Yoga
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Additional Resources
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Scientific Literature
For Your Patients
4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices
Visit NCCIH’s website to read the full issue of this month’s Clinical Digest
NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary and integrative health, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, and more.
NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the NIH. The mission of NCCIH is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. For additional information, call NCCIH’s Clearinghouse toll free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH Web site at nccih.nih.gov.
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