Table 4.
Treatments currently used to manage menopausal symptoms (n = 22)
| Type of treatment | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical options | 4 (18.2) |
| Hormone replacement therapy | 1 (4.5) |
| Hormone creams | 2 (9.1) |
| Anti-depressants | 4 (18.2) |
| Gabapentin | 1 (4.5) |
| Vaginal moisturizer | 2 (9.1) |
| Natural health products/food | 7 (31.8) |
| Black cohosh | 3 (13.6) |
| Vitamin E | 2 (9.1) |
| Flaxseed | 5 (22.7) |
| Soy | 1 (4.5) |
| Passion flower | 1 (4.5) |
| Homeopathic remedy | 1 (4.5) |
| Traditional Chinese medicine | 1 (4.5) |
| Reishi mushroom | 1 (4.5) |
| Mind-body therapies | 10 (45.5) |
| Lifestyle therapies | 8 (36.4) |
| Other therapies | 2 (9.1) |
| Acupuncture | 1 (4.5) |
| Environmental changes (e.g., fan) | 1 (4.5) |