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Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Natural compounds studied as substitutes for hormone replacement therapy
September 15th, 2005
Natural compounds are being studied as substitutes for hormone replacement therapy. "Because the prevailing form of hormone replacement therapy is associated with the development of cancer in breast and endometrial tissues, alternatives are needed for the management of menopausal symptoms," stated researchers from the United States. "Formulations of Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) are being used to alleviate menopause-associated hot flashes but have shown mixed results in clinical trials." According to C.R. Overk and colleagues, "The strobiles of Humulus lupulus L. (hops) have been reported to contain the prenylflavanone,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-15)
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