The guideline group recommends that HCPs should enquire about use of complementary therapies and incorporate individual patient values and preferences into shared decision making about their use. | GPP |
Complementary therapies should not be used to replace HT as there is insufficient evidence on their effectiveness for prevention of long-term sequelae of POI. |
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Women who are considering the use of Chinese herbal medicine for the management of menopausal symptoms and metabolic risk should be informed that the evidence for benefit is limited but the intervention does not appear to cause significant harm in the short term. |
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Women should be informed that there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture for menopausal symptoms in POI, and the evidence does not suggest a benefit from adding acupuncture to HT. |
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Women who are considering using other nutrient supplements and herbal medicines should be informed that there is insufficient evidence to support their use. |
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