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. 2010 Dec 31;5(3):126–129.

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 / -