OBJECTIVE Several clinical studies suggest that black cohosh may be effective in climacteric complaints. However, evidence of its efficacy based on current quality standards has been limited. METHODS This randomized, multicenter, double-blind clinical trial compared the efficacy and tolerability of the isopropanolic black cohosh extract in the treatment of climacteric complaints compared with...

BACKGROUND Menopause alters the physiological, biochemical and psychological environment of a woman. Thus the knowledge and perception of its symptomatology is invaluable to enable appropriate adjustment to this natural phenomenon. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and perception of menopause and climacteric symptoms among a sample of women in Enugu, South E...

In women experiencing distressing climacteric symptoms during the peri- and postmenopause there is conclusive evidence from abundant randomised controlled trials that systemic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) of any type affords symptom relief, with no alternative treatment producing similar effect. Though this evidence is accumulating, the question of how to provide best clinical practice in ...

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess sleep quality in menopausal women and its association with symptoms related this period. Method: is a cross-sectional, analytical correlational study. Sleep was assessed using the Pittsburgh Quality Index; climacteric symptoms, according Menopause Rating Scale. To compare total score each Scale domain PSQI classification, Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test used. P&...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has increased considerably among middle-aged women. In this work we reviewed recent studies aimed at identifying possible factors related to HIV infection in climacteric women. Several associated factors are considered, such as: climacteric symptoms, partner's change in sexual behavior in face of new drugs, negotiation for use of condoms in sexual in...

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Soy isoflavones are expected to improve menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis in women. However, their efficacy is still inconclusive, and there was limited data for postmenopausal women in South Korea. We examined the effects of soy isoflavones on climacteric symptoms, bone biomarkers, and quality of life in Korean postmenopausal women. SUBJECTS/METHODS A randomized, dou...