Hot Flash https://greenmedinfo.com/taxonomy/term/2592/all en "Supplementation with Pycnogenol® improves signs and symptoms of menopausal transition." https://greenmedinfo.com/article/supplementation-pycnogenol-improves-signs-and-symptoms-menopausal-transition PMID:  Panminerva Med. 2011 Sep ;53(3 Suppl 1):65-70. PMID: 22108479 Abstract Title:  Supplementation with Pycnogenol® improves signs and symptoms of menopausal transition. Abstract:  AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Pycnogenol® standardized pine bark extract for alleviation of signs and symptoms associated with menopausal transition.METHODS: Pycnogenol® was used by 38 women as daily supplement in a dosage of 100 mg over an eight week period and menopausal symptoms were evaluated by means of a scoring system, based on a total number of 33 common signs and symptoms. A parallel control group of 32 comparable women was also followed up for the same period. Pycnogenol® was well tolerated, no side effects were reported and the compliance was very good with 98.6% of tablets used as prescribed. A range of 33 menopausal symptoms were evaluated using a scoring system with values ranging from zero (absent) to maximum 4 (very serious). RESULS: A subset of six most common symptoms comprising hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular periods, loss of libido and vaginal dryness showed a decrease from average 2.67/4 to 1.45/4 after 8 weeks supplementation with Pycnogenol®. The control group of women showed no change from initial average 2.72/4 to 2.73/4 after eight weeks. The improvement of symptoms was statistical significant compared to the control group. Further symptoms related to fatigue, sleeping disorders, concentration and memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability all improved significantly with Pycnogenol® compared to baseline values but did not reach statistical significance compared to the control group of women. The sensation of pain related to headaches, breast pain, the feeling of &quot;electric shocks&quot;, tingling extremities, burning tongue and itchy skin all improved significantly after intake of Pycnogenol® for eight weeks compared to baseline. Specifically the sensation of &quot;electric shocks&quot; and digestive problems improved significantly with Pycnogenol® as compared to women in the control group. The presence of elevated oxidative stress in women was investigated measuring capillary blood plasma free radicals. Oxidative stress was significantly lowered after four weeks (P https://greenmedinfo.com/article/supplementation-pycnogenol-improves-signs-and-symptoms-menopausal-transition#comments Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Premenopausal Disorders Pycnogenol (Pine Bark) Human Study Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:42:34 +0000 greenmedinfo 70274 at https://greenmedinfo.com 12 Drug-Free Ways to Cool Hot Flashes https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/12-drug-free-ways-cool-hot-flashes <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="11 Drug-Free Hot Flash Alternatives" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/Sayer Ji/images/10769823_m.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 400px;" title="12 Drug-Free Ways To Cool Hot Flashes" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><em>From acupuncture to peppermint oil, there are a wide range of natural, evidence-based alternatives to drugs for alleviating hot flashes</em></strong></span></p> <p>Hot flashes are most often associated with menopause.&nbsp; But breast cancer survivors can have particularly severe and frequent flashes when chemotherapy or surgery sends them into premature menopause.&nbsp;</p> <p>Many women find relief with <strong><a href="/toxic-ingredient/hormone-replacement-therapy" rel="dofollow" target="_blank" title="12 Drug-Free Ways To Cool Hot Flashes">hormone replacement therapy (HRT)</a></strong>.&nbsp; But breast cancer survivors aren't candidates for HRT because of concerns that estrogen promotes breast cancer.</p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/12-drug-free-ways-cool-hot-flashes" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/12-drug-free-ways-cool-hot-flashes#comments Flaxseed Hot Flash Peppermint Hormone Replacement Therapy Women's Health flaxseed natural hormone support peppermint treating hot flashes women's hormones Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:29:35 +0000 GMI Research Group 123196 at https://greenmedinfo.com 4 Ways Pomegranate Extends Women's Lives https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/how-pomegranate-protects-and-extends-menopausal-womens-lives <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2023<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/Sayer Ji/images/pomegranate_womens_health(1).jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 400px;" title="How Pomegranate Protects and Extends Menopausal Women's Lives" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><em>Modern women at midlife have many options when it comes to dealing with those nasty menopausal symptoms like mood swings, depression, bone loss, and fluctuating estrogen levels. But their most surprising source of natural relief may come from an ancient food: the juicy pomegranate</em></strong></span></p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/how-pomegranate-protects-and-extends-menopausal-womens-lives" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/how-pomegranate-protects-and-extends-menopausal-womens-lives#comments Estrogen Deficiency Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Pomegranate Punicalagin Punicic acid Cancer Health Guide: Breast Cancer Women's Health natural menopause solutions pomegranate for women prevent aging women's health Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:25:16 +0000 GMI reporter 74460 at https://greenmedinfo.com 5-HTP supplementation increases serotonin levels which may decrease hot flashes. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/5-htp-supplementation-increases-serotonin-levels-which-may-decrease-hot-flashe PMID:  Altern Med Rev. 2005 Sep;10(3):216-21. PMID: 16164376 Abstract Title:  The potential of 5-hydryoxytryptophan for hot flash reduction: a hypothesis. Abstract:  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is contraindicated in women with a history of breast cancer or a high risk of breast cancer development. Recent results from large clinical trials, such as the Women&#039;s Health Initiative, have demonstrated increased risks of thromboembolic events and a moderate increased risk of breast cancer in women using conjugated estrogens and progestogens. There is a need for viable non-hormonal alternative treatments to HRT, such as nutritional and botanical therapies, in this population of women, who tend to experience more significant vasomotor symptoms. Safe and effective therapies that do not stimulate breast cell proliferation could prove extremely useful for the management of such symptoms for women in both low- and high-risk breast cancer populations. As a non-hormonal treatment, anti-depressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been shown to improve hot flash symptoms in women. The proposed mechanism is related to an increase in serotonin allowing for an increase in the set point of the brain&#039;s thermoregulator. In small clinical studies, the administration of tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP), the precursors of serotonin, have been shown to reduce depressive symptoms, possibly by enhancing the synthesis of serotonin. Thus, increased serotonin levels may have the ability to decrease hot flashes in a mechanism similar to that of SSRIs without the risks of breast cell stimulation. This would be particularly desirable for menopausal women with breast cancer or with risks of breast cancer. This article discusses the background information on hot flashes, SSRIs, tryptophan, and 5HTP, and possible clinical application of 5HTP for menopausal women with breast cancer risk. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/5-htp-supplementation-increases-serotonin-levels-which-may-decrease-hot-flashe#comments 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) Hot Flash Human Study Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:43:52 +0000 greenmedinfo 45445 at https://greenmedinfo.com 6 Hormone Balancing Powers Of Red Clover https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/6-hormone-balancing-powers-red-clover <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2017<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="6 Hormone Balancing Powers Of Red Clover" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/lrossi/images/red_clover_hormone_menopause_greenmedinfo.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 521px;" title="6 Hormone Balancing Powers Of Red Clover" /></p> <h2> 6 Hormone Balancing Powers Of Red Clover</h2> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><em><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Menopause can seem like torture. Women at midlife suffer with mood swings, stubborn weight gain, hot flashes, and low energy.&nbsp; At the same time they can develop anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping. This natural remedy may provide a perfect solution...</span></strong></em></span></p> <p>The problem is hormones run amuck.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/6-hormone-balancing-powers-red-clover" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/6-hormone-balancing-powers-red-clover#comments Bone Loss: Age-Related Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Prostate Cancer Red Clover Women's Health Breast Cancer Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Hormone Balancing Powers Of Red Clover hot flashes Menopause prostate cancer Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:39:56 +0000 mmking 139284 at https://greenmedinfo.com A combination of standardized extracts of black cohosh, dong quai, milk thistle, red clover, American ginseng, chaste-tree berry can be safe and effective for the relief of menopausal symptoms in pre- and postmenopausal women when used for 3 months.. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/combination-standardized-extracts-black-cohosh-dong-quai-milk-thistle-red-clov PMID:  Gynecol Endocrinol. 2007 Feb ;23(2):117-22. PMID: 17454163 Abstract Title:  Phyto-Female Complex for the relief of hot flushes, night sweats and quality of sleep: randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and safety of the herbal formula Phyto-Female Complex (SupHerb, Netanya, Israel; ingredients: standardized extracts of black cohosh, dong quai, milk thistle, red clover, American ginseng, chaste-tree berry) for the relief of menopausal symptoms. METHODS: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 50 healthy pre and postmenopausal women, aged 44-65 years, to whom oral Phyto-Female Complex or matched placebo was prescribed twice daily for 3 months. A structured questionnaire on the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms was administered weekly from one week before throughout the 3-month treatment period, followed by biochemical tests, breast check, and transvaginal ultrasonography. RESULTS: The women receiving Phyto-Female Complex reported a significantly superior mean reduction in menopausal symptoms than the placebo group. The effect of treatment improvements in menopausal symptoms increased over time; by 3 months there was a 73% decrease in hot flushes and a 69% reduction of night sweats, accompanied by a decrease in their intensity and a significant benefit in terms of sleep quality. Hot flushes ceased completely in 47% of women in the study group compared with only 19% in the placebo group. There were no changes in findings on vaginal ultrasonography or levels of relevant hormones (estradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone), liver enzymes or thyroid-stimulating hormone in either group. CONCLUSION: Phyto-Female Complex is safe and effective for the relief of hot flushes and sleep disturbances in pre- and postmenopausal women, at least for 3 months&#039; use. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/combination-standardized-extracts-black-cohosh-dong-quai-milk-thistle-red-clov#comments Dong Quai Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Milk Thistle Red Clover Menopause Phytotherapy Plant Extracts Human Study Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:10 +0000 greenmedinfo 74160 at https://greenmedinfo.com A comparative study on the effect of black cohosh and evening primrose oil on menopausal hot flashes. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/comparative-study-effect-black-cohosh-and-evening-primrose-oil-menopausal-hot- PMID:  J Educ Health Promot. 2018 ;7:36. Epub 2018 Mar 1. PMID: 29619387 Abstract Title:  A comparative study on the effect of&quot;black cohosh&quot;and&quot;evening primrose oil&quot;on menopausal hot flashes. Abstract:  INTRODUCTION: Hot flashes are considered to be a common experience for menopausal women and they can compromise the quality of life. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy ofin comparison with evening primrose oil (EPO) in postmenopausal women with menopause-related symptoms.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was performed on 80 postmenopausal women with hot flashes. The participants were randomly divided into two groups by blocked randomization. The participants of one group received black cohosh and the other group received EPO for 8 weeks. The severity and number of hot flashes and quality of life were measured by four-point scale, and the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire at pre-intervention, 1, 4, and 8weeks after treatment. Data were analyzed in SPSS Version 16 using independent-test, Chi-square, and Fisher&#039;s exact test.RESULTS: Average severity of hot flashes in both groups and number of hot flashes in black cohosh group in 8week were significantly lower than 1week (<p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/comparative-study-effect-black-cohosh-and-evening-primrose-oil-menopausal-hot-" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/comparative-study-effect-black-cohosh-and-evening-primrose-oil-menopausal-hot-#comments Black Cohosh Evening Primrose Oil Hot Flash Human Study Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:58:31 +0000 greenmedinfo 163346 at https://greenmedinfo.com A novel extract of Fenugreek husk alleviates postmenopausal symptoms and helps to establish the hormonal balance. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/novel-extract-fenugreek-husk-alleviates-postmenopausal-symptoms-and-helps-esta PMID:  Phytother Res. 2016 Jul 13. Epub 2016 Jul 13. PMID: 27406028 Abstract Title:  A Novel Extract of Fenugreek Husk (FenuSMART™) Alleviates Postmenopausal Symptoms and Helps to Establish the Hormonal Balance: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Abstract:  Despite the widespread use of hormone replacement therapy, various reports on its side effects have generated an increasing interest in the development of safe natural agents for the management of postmenopausal discomforts. The present randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study investigated the effect of 90-day supplementation of a standardized extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) (FenuSMART™), at a dose of 1000 mg/day, on plasma estrogens and postmenopausal discomforts. Eighty-eight women having moderate to severe postmenopausal discomforts and poor quality of life (as evidenced from the scores of Greene Climacteric Scale, short form SF-36® and structured medical interview) wererandomized either to extract-treated (n = 44) or placebo (n = 44) groups. There was a significant (p  https://greenmedinfo.com/article/novel-extract-fenugreek-husk-alleviates-postmenopausal-symptoms-and-helps-esta#comments Fenugreek Hot Flash Postmenopausal Disorders Plant Extracts Significant Treatment Outcome Human Study Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:07:10 +0000 greenmedinfo 133239 at https://greenmedinfo.com A standardised extract of red clover isoflavones had a statistical and clinically significant benefit for treating hot flushes in menopausal women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/standardised-extract-red-clover-isoflavones-had-statistical-and-clinically-sig PMID:  Phytomedicine. 2017 Jan 15 ;24:141-147. Epub 2016 Dec 12. PMID: 28160855 Abstract Title:  Effects of a standardised extract of Trifolium pratense (Promensil) at a dosage of 80mg in the treatment of menopausal hot flushes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To critically assess the evidence for a specific standardised extract of Trifolium pratense isoflavones (Promensil) at a dosage of 80mg/day in the treatment of menopausal hot flushes.DATA SOURCES: Systematic literature searches were performed in Medline, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane, AMED and InforRMIT and citations obtained from 1996 to March 2016. Reference lists were checked; corresponding authors contacted and the grey literature searched for additional publications.REVIEW METHODS: Studies were selected according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All randomised clinical trials of a specific standardised extract of Trifolium pratense isoflavones (Promensil) used as a mono-component at 80mg/day and measuring vasomotor symptoms were included. The data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by one reviewer and validated by a second with any disagreements being settled by discussion. Weighted mean differences and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for continuous data using the fixed-effects model.RESULTS: Twenty potentially relevant papers were identified, with only five studies meeting the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis demonstrated a statistical and clinically relevant reduction in hot flush frequency in the active treatment group compared to placebo. Weighted mean difference 3.63 hot flushes per day: [95% CI 2.70-4.56]; p˂0.00001). Due to a lack of homogeneity a priori defined sub-group analyses were performed demonstrating a substantive difference between cross-over and parallel-arm clinical trial designs.CONCLUSION: There is evidence for a statistical and clinically significant benefit for using a specific standardised extract of red clover isoflavones (Promensil) at 80mg/day for treating hot flushes in menopausal women across the 3 studies included in the meta-analysis. The preparation was safe over the short-term duration of the studies (3 months). <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/standardised-extract-red-clover-isoflavones-had-statistical-and-clinically-sig" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/standardised-extract-red-clover-isoflavones-had-statistical-and-clinically-sig#comments Hot Flash Isoflavones Perimenopausal Syndrome Red Clover Meta Analysis Phytotherapy Plant Extracts Significant Treatment Outcome Review Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:39:16 +0000 greenmedinfo 200103 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture plus self-care can contribute to a clinically relevant reduction in hot flashes and increased health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-plus-self-care-can-contribute-clinically-relevant-reduction-hot-fl PMID:  Menopause. 2009 May-Jun;16(3):484-93. PMID: 19423996 Abstract Title:  The Acupuncture on Hot Flushes Among Menopausal Women (ACUFLASH) study, a randomized controlled trial. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: This study compared the effectiveness of individualized acupuncture plus self-care versus self-care alone on hot flashes and health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women. METHODS: This study involved a multicenter, pragmatic, randomized, controlled trial with two parallel arms. Participants were postmenopausal women experiencing, on average, seven or more hot flashes per 24 hours during seven consecutive days. The acupuncture group received 10 acupuncture treatment sessions and advice on self-care, and the control group received advice on self-care only. The frequency and severity (0-10 scale) of hot flashes were registered in a diary. Urine excretion of calcitonin gene-related peptide was assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was change in mean hot flash frequency from baseline to 12 weeks. The secondary endpoint was change in health-related quality of life measured by the Women&#039;s Health Questionnaire. RESULTS: Hot flash frequency decreased by 5.8 per 24 hours in the acupuncture group (n = 134) and 3.7 per 24 hours in the control group (n = 133), a difference of 2.1 (P &lt; 0.001). Hot flash intensity decreased by 3.2 units in the acupuncture group and 1.8 units in the control group, a difference of 1.4 (P &lt; 0.001). The acupuncture group experienced statistically significant improvements in the vasomotor, sleep, and somatic symptoms dimensions of the Women&#039;s Health Questionnaire compared with the control group. Urine calcitonin gene-related peptide excretion remained unchanged from baseline to week 12. CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture plus self-care can contribute to a clinically relevant reduction in hot flashes and increased health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-plus-self-care-can-contribute-clinically-relevant-reduction-hot-fl#comments Hot Flash Acupuncture Human Study Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:32:17 +0000 greenmedinfo 47293 at https://greenmedinfo.com Acupuncture reduces severity of hot flashes in breast cancer. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-reduces-severity-hot-flashes-breast-cancer PMID:  Holist Nurs Pract. 2023 Nov-Dec 01;37(6):330-336. PMID: 37851349 Abstract Title:  Acupuncture Reduces Severity of Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Single-Blind Trial. Abstract:  This study evaluated the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine-based therapeutic acupuncture (TA) in reducing the severity of hot flashes (HFs) in breast cancer patients and compared the effectiveness of TA to &quot;sham&quot; placebo acupuncture (SA). Subjects experiencing more than 10 episodes of HF/week were randomly assigned to TA or SA. The response was assessed by the Menopause-specific Quality of Life (MenQoL) scale, scoring the subject&#039;s perception of the severity of HFs. HFs were scored at baseline, after treatment, and 1-month follow-up. A total of 54 subjects enrolled (28 TA and 26 SA). Seven women withdrew from the study. A hot flash diary documented the number of HFs a subject experienced. Analysis included 47 subjects (27 TA and 20 SA). A statistically significant response in HF scores was noted in the TA group compared with the SA group (P = .0064.) On average HF scores dropped by 1.89 with TA, and only 0.16 with SA. At follow-up, TA subjects had a sustained response. TA is effective in reducing the intensity and severity of HF. With SA, no relative response/change in HF scores was noted. Larger studies and longer follow-up to assess durability of response to TA are needed. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-reduces-severity-hot-flashes-breast-cancer" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-reduces-severity-hot-flashes-breast-cancer#comments Breast Cancer Hot Flash Acupuncture Human Study Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:16:32 +0000 greenmedinfo 286215 at https://greenmedinfo.com Adjuvant treatment with aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer result in higher rates of hot flushes, musculoskeletal complaints, osteoporosis and fractures. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adjuvant-treatment-aromatase-inhibitors-breast-cancer-result-higher-rates-hot- PMID:  Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Aug;22(8):1609-21. PMID: 16870085 Abstract Title:  Incidence and management of side effects associated with aromatase inhibitors in the adjuvant treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Third-generation aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are effective and generally well-tolerated as adjuvant therapy. These AIs are now being introduced for the adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal patients with estrogen-receptor-positive early-stage breast cancer. However, questions remain about their long-term safety. This paper summarizes the adverse events reported in third-generation AI trials and comments on the appropriate management of these drug-induced adverse events in patients. METHODS: Papers relating to anastrozole, exemestane, and letrozole were identified through Medline searches, and proceedings of recent oncology meetings were also reviewed to capture relevant emerging data. RESULTS: The most commonly reported adverse events associated with adjuvant AI therapy include hot flushes and musculoskeletal complaints/arthralgia. The incidence of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events is significantly lower with an AI than with tamoxifen. However, there is a small but significant increase in the risk of osteoporosis and fractures with AI therapy. A potential negative effect on the cardiovascular system, specifically on lipid metabolism, has not been conclusively demonstrated. No significant differences in overall quality of life were observed in studies comparing AIs with tamoxifen or placebo. CONCLUSION: AIs alone and sequenced after tamoxifen are an appropriate option for adjuvant endocrine therapy for most postmenopausal patients with hormone-responsive breast cancer. The incidence of some side effects such as endometrial cancer, stroke, or pulmonary embolism associated with tamoxifen is decreased. Monitoring and management of bone loss associated with AI treatment are essential and are being addressed in ongoing trials. Further studies with longer follow-up are required to clarify the effects of AIs on lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adjuvant-treatment-aromatase-inhibitors-breast-cancer-result-higher-rates-hot-#comments Bone Fractures Breast Cancer Drug-Induced Toxicity Hot Flash Musculoskeletal Complaints Pain: Musculoskeletal Arimidex Aromatase Inhibitor Drugs Drug: Tamoxifen Human Study Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:27:00 +0000 greenmedinfo 58518 at https://greenmedinfo.com Black Cohosh Better Than Prozac for Menopause https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/black-cohosh-better-prozac-menopause <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/blank.justin/images/Black_Cohosh_Better_Than_Prozac_for_Menopause-GreenMedInfo.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 315px;" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><em><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Do you feel fear or worry regarding the onset of menopause, either for yourself or someone you love? Antidepressant</span>s<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;and hormone treatments may be the popular prescriptions, but before you take </span>medications<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;with serious risks, learn about the incredible results of black cohosh for those pesky, sweaty, hot flashy nights</span></strong></em></span></p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/black-cohosh-better-prozac-menopause" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/black-cohosh-better-prozac-menopause#comments Black Cohosh Cancers: All Cardiovascular Disease Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Perimenopausal Syndrome Stroke Antidepressants Health Guide: Farm/Pharma Face Off Health Guides: Healing Foods Heart Health Women's Health healing herbs natural health women's health Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:55:16 +0000 GMI Research Group 203090 at https://greenmedinfo.com Black cohosh compares favorably to fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/black-cohosh-compares-favorably-fluoxetine-treatment-postmenopausal-symptoms PMID:  Adv Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;24(2):448-61. PMID: 17565936 Abstract Title:  Black cohosh and fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms: a prospective, randomized trial. Abstract:  The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of fluoxetine and black cohosh in the treatment of women with postmenopausal symptoms. A total of 120 healthy women with menopausal symptoms were recruited to this prospective study with a follow-up period of 6 mo. They were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and were treated with fluoxetine or black cohosh. After entry into the study, patients were examined at the first, second, third, and sixth months of the treatment period. The women kept diaries in which they reported the daily number and intensity of hot flushes and night sweats. In addition, at the beginning and end of the third month, they completed questionnaires consisting of a modified Kupperman Index, Beck&#039;s Depression Scale, and a RAND-36 Quality-of-Life Questionnaire. Statistically significant differences were noted in the Kupperman Index and Beck&#039;s Depression Scale at the end of the third month in both groups compared with baseline values. In the black cohosh group, the Kupperman Index decreased significantly compared with that in the fluoxetine group by the end of the third month. On the other hand, in the fluoxetine group, Beck&#039;s Depression Scale decreased significantly compared with that in the black cohosh group. Monthly scores for hot flushes and night sweats decreased significantly in both groups; however, black cohosh reduced monthly scores for hot flushes and night sweats to a greater extent than did fluoxetine. At the end of the sixth month of treatment, black cohosh reduced the hot flush score by 85%, compared with a 62% result for fluoxetine. By the sixth month of the study, 40 women had discontinued the study--20 (33%) in the fluoxetine group and 20 (33%) in the black cohosh group. Compared with fluoxetine, black cohosh is more effective for treating hot flushes and night sweats. On the other hand, fluoxetine is more effective in improvements shown on Beck&#039;s Depression Scale. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/black-cohosh-compares-favorably-fluoxetine-treatment-postmenopausal-symptoms#comments Black Cohosh Hot Flash Menopausal Syndrome Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac) Natural Substances Versus Drugs Plant Extracts Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs Human Study Sun, 05 Apr 2015 17:57:10 +0000 greenmedinfo 116645 at https://greenmedinfo.com Black Cohosh reduces hot flash symptoms in women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/black-cohosh-reduces-hot-flash-symptoms-women PMID:  Ginekol Pol. 2008 Apr;79(4):287-96. PMID: 18592868 Abstract Title:  [Efficacy and safety of Black cohosh (Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa) in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms--review of clinical trials]. Abstract:  The occurrence of vasomotor symptoms in women is directly related to deficiency of estrogen, which occurs as a result of natural or surgical menopause. Hot flushes may also be a major problem for patients with a history of breast cancer, as they may result directly from cancer treatment (oophorectomy, chemotherapy-induced ovarian failure or adjuvant tamoxifen citrate therapy). Despite the lack of reliable data regarding their efficacy and safety, in recent years the usage of herbs among menopausal women has increased dynamically all over the world. The following paper reviews professional literature about Black Cohosh (Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa), either used alone or in combination with other medicinal herbs administered in management of vasomotor symptoms. Extracts of the rootstock of Black cohosh contain such potentially biologically active constituents as triterpene glycosides (actein, cimicifugoside, deoxyacetein), isoferulic acid and alkaloids (n-methylcytisine). The mechanism of its action remains unclear. Some authors suggest that Black Cohosh contains substances with selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) activity. Recent data has demonstrated that Black Cohosh may have an effect on dopaminergic and serotoninergic systems. Thirty-two papers formed the basis for this review. Open-label, noncomparative studies, as well as treatment-controlled, randomized, open trials, have proven that Black Cohosh significantly reduced frequency or severity of hot flashes. The results of randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trials were contradictory. Adverse symptoms have been rare (5,4%), mild and reversible. Most of them included gastrointestinal upsets, rashes, headaches, dizziness and mastalgia. Nevertheless, single cases of serious adverse events, including acute hepatocellular damage, have been reported, but without a clear causality relationship. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/black-cohosh-reduces-hot-flash-symptoms-women#comments Black Cohosh Hot Flash Review Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:06:49 +0000 greenmedinfo 40996 at https://greenmedinfo.com