Menopause

Short-term study questions red clover's effect on hot flashes

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 31st, 2003

Red clover extracts that contain isoflavones (plant-derived compounds with estrogen-like structure) are no more effective than placebo for most women seeking relief from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, results of a short-term study indicate.

"Hot flashes are the primary reason that women seek medical attention for menopausal symptoms," noted Jeffrey A. Tice, MD, University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues.

"The recent results from the Women's Health Initiative and long-term follow-up from the Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study demonstrating an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer among women...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-07-31)

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