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 | / | - |