Maturitas. 2009 Jun 9.
(or bioflavonoids) are a class of plant secondary metabolites.
Jun 14 2009
Berry flavonoids for menopausal women
May 15 2009
Are all estrogens the same?
Reprint of Are all estrogens the same?
In summary, no convincing evidence has been found that the estrogens mentioned differ qualitatively. Obviously quantitative differences are present due to differences in e.g. receptor affinity, metabolism (half life) and route of administration (transdermal/vaginal).
Maturitas. 2008 Sep-Oct;61(1-2):195-201.
Originally posted 2009-05-15 13:46:41.
Apr 21 2009
Estrogen replacement and migraine
Estrogen replacement and migraine.
Women with migraine with aura requiring estrogen replacement should be given the lowest effective dose necessary to control menopause symptoms, by a non-oral route.
Maturitas. 2009 Apr 15.
Apr 02 2009
Cochrane review on exercise for menopausal symptoms
Exercise for vasomotor menopausal symptoms.
“No conclusions regarding the effectiveness of exercise as a treatment for vasomotor menopausal symptoms could be made due to a lack of trials.”
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Oct 17;(4):CD006108.
Apr 01 2009
Cochrane review on phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms
Phytoestrogens for vasomotor menopausal symptoms.
“AUTHORS’ CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of effectiveness in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms with the use of phytoestrogen treatments.”
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Oct 17;(4):CD001395.
Feb 15 2009
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy: a panacea that lacks supportive evidence.
Most medical organizations have in essence refuted the bioidentical hormone therapy claims as unsubstantiated.
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Aug;20(4):400-7.
Feb 14 2009
Hormones and Sexual Desire
Cortisol decreased in association with genital sexual arousal and dating women exhibited higher genital sexual arousal than single or partnered women.
J Sex Med. 2008 Dec 5.
Feb 13 2009
Safer Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy
Could transdermal estradiol + progesterone be a safer postmenopausal HRT? A review.
In conclusion, while all types of hormone replacement therapies are
safe and effective and confer significant benefits in the long-term
when initiated in young postmenopausal women, in specific clinical
settings the choice of the transdermal route of administration of
estrogens and the use of natural progesterone might offer significant
benefits and added safety.
Maturitas. 2008 Jul-Aug;60(3-4):185-201.
Feb 12 2009
Yoga for Menopause
Yoga for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review.
Seven studies were reviewed. Benefits were only seen in non-randomized or uncontrolled clinical trials.
The conclusion is “the evidence is insufficient to suggest that yoga is an effective intervention for menopause.”
Menopause. 2009 Jan 22.
Dec 15 2008
Botanical Dietary Supplements for Menopause
Menopause: a review of botanical dietary supplements.
We conclude that black cohosh extracts appear to ease menopausal symptoms; ongoing studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will provide more definitive safety and efficacy data. Soy isoflavone extracts appear to have minimal to no effect, although definitive conclusions are difficult given the wide variation in product composition and dose. Long-term safety of higher dosage (150 mg/day) soy isoflavone extracts is uncertain.
Am J Med. 2005 Dec 19;118 Suppl 12B:98-108.
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