Numerous conditions of relevance to women are discussed in this database. Below, we list those that conventionally fall in the area of Women’s Health.
According to a recent review, reasonably good evidence suggests that natural treatments can address three conditions of concern to reproductive-age women 1 :
In addition, natural medicine has shown considerable promise for the following:
Natural therapies have also been advocated for the following conditions:
See also general nutritional support for information on nutrients that may be helpful for overall health.
Natural medicine has shown promise for several conditions of particular relevance to menopausal women, including:
See also General Nutritional Support for information on nutrients that may be helpful for overall health.
References
1. Fugh-Berman A, Kronenberg F. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in reproductive-age women: a review of randomized controlled trials. Reprod Toxicol . 2003;17:137–152.
Last reviewed April 2009 by EBSCO CAM Review Board
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