Menorrhagia: a synopsis of management focusing on herbal and nutritional supplements, and chiropractic. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Menorrhagia: a synopsis of management focusing on herbal and nutritional supplements, and chiropractic.
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2007 Dec ;51(4):235-46. PMID: 18060009
Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 53803, USA. [email protected]
INTRODUCTION: To make chiropractors more aware of menorrhagia and how they can serve a role in their patient's care and education since women make up 60% of the population seeking chiropractic care.
METHOD: A review of the biomedical literature on menorrhagia was conducted. Items that were retrieved were synthesized and interpreted in order to give the best information to practicing chiropractors.
DISCUSSION: Most of the information available relative to menorrhagia is medically oriented. Other treatment options can include: chiropractic, various types of herbs, and nutritional supplements.
CONCLUSION: Knowledge of medical treatment, nutritional supplements, along with chiropractic treatment options may be beneficial to doctors in their practice.
