Do any alternative therapies work for menopausal symptoms?
There are many preparations and products offered for menopausal symptoms. None have yet been proven to work, but more research needs to be done before we will know for sure whether some alternatives are effective. Out of the herbal and dietary products on the market, the ones which have been tested the most are the so-called plant oestrogens, or phyto-oestrogens. This includes the products based on soy. Phyto-oestrogens are sold as dietary supplements in pharmacies or drugstores, and over the internet. More research is needed to be sure whether or not they could help some women. There is not enough evidence on whether or not red clover and black cohosh (cimicifuga racemosa) can reduce menopausal symptoms. Some people have experienced serious liver damage after using black cohosh.
