Russell Lori, Hicks G Swink, Low Annette K, Shepherd Jinna M, Brown C Andrew
Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.
Am J Med Sci. 2002 Oct;324(4):185-8. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200210000-00004.
Estrogen replacement therapy is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the United States by traditional medical professionals. Over the past decade, the market for complementary/ alternative therapies for hormone replacement has dramatically increased. Women are seeking more "natural" alternatives to treat menopausal symptoms. Well-designed randomized clinical trials are often lacking, as is the information on efficacy and safety. This article will review several popular herbal therapies for menopausal symptoms including phytoestrogens, black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), dong quai (Angelica sinensis), chast tree (Vitex agnus-castus), and wild Mexican yam. Their use, mechanism of action, and adverse effects are outlined.
雌激素替代疗法是美国传统医学专业人员最常开具的药物之一。在过去十年中，激素替代补充/替代疗法的市场急剧增长。女性正在寻求更“天然”的替代方法来治疗更年期症状。精心设计的随机临床试验往往缺乏，关于疗效和安全性的信息也同样如此。本文将综述几种治疗更年期症状的流行草药疗法，包括植物雌激素、黑升麻（毛茛叶升麻）、当归、贞节树（穗花牡荆）和墨西哥野生山药。概述了它们的用途、作用机制和不良反应。
