Warnecke Emma
Discipline of General Practice University of Tasmania.
Aust Fam Physician. 2011 May;40(5):286-9.
Effective prescription medications are available to treat menopausal symptoms. However, due to adverse effects and risks associated with use, many women are seeking complementary and alternative options to treat their symptoms. Nonpharmacological options for the management of menopausal symptoms are widely available and frequently used.
This article outlines the use of, and evidence for, nonprescription therapies and complementary therapies for menopausal symptom management.
There are a large number of studies on complementary and alternative therapies for the management of menopausal symptoms. Lifestyle changes are beneficial and studies on relaxation training are revealing encouraging results. Studies of the benefits of yoga have mixed results. Current evidence from systematic reviews does not support the use of over-the-counter complementary therapies or acupuncture. A large placebo effect exists for the management of hot flushes, therefore further research against active controls is required. Management options should be collaboratively explored.
有有效的处方药可用于治疗更年期症状。然而，由于使用相关的不良反应和风险，许多女性正在寻求补充和替代方法来治疗她们的症状。用于管理更年期症状的非药物选择广泛可得且经常被使用。
本文概述了用于管理更年期症状的非处方疗法和补充疗法的使用及证据。
有大量关于补充和替代疗法用于管理更年期症状的研究。生活方式的改变是有益的，关于放松训练的研究也显示出令人鼓舞的结果。关于瑜伽益处的研究结果不一。系统评价的当前证据不支持使用非处方补充疗法或针灸。在潮热管理方面存在很大的安慰剂效应，因此需要针对活性对照进行进一步研究。应共同探索管理选项。
