Use of complementary and alternative medicine during the menopause transition

2008104 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yali A. Bair · Planned Parenthood

Ellen B. Gold · University of California, Davis

Guili Zhang · University of California, Davis

Niki O’Neill Rasor · University of California, Davis

Jessica Utts · University of California, Davis

Dawn M. Upchurch · University of California, Los Angeles

Laura Chyu

Abstract

Although CAM use did vary in some ethnic groups in relation to advancing menopause status, there was no evidence of influence of calendar time on CAM use. Patterns of CAM use during menopause are likely to be driven by personal experience, menopausal health, and access to therapies. Women's personal preferences should be taken into consideration by healthcare providers for medical decision making during menopause and throughout the aging process.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications Menstrual Health and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 32-43

DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e31813429d6

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