Table 1. Alternative therapies for menopausal symptoms.
TYPE | USEFUL | LESS USEFUL | DURATION |
Acupuncture | / | - | |
Relaxation/Paced breathing technique | / | 20 minutes | |
Antidopaminergic agents e.g. methyldopa | / | - | |
Antidepressant e.g. SSRI | / | - | |
Black cohosh (Remifemin) | / | 2 to 8 months | |
Red clover (isoflavones) | / | - | |
Soy supplements (phyto-oestrogen) | / | More than 6 weeks | |
Ginseng | / | - |