The effect of combined herbal capsules (Menohelp®) on early symptoms of menopause: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Introduction: Early symptoms of menopause are very common and often very bothersome. Considering the increasing number of women experiencing these symptoms in the world and Iran, there is a growing need to use methods to reduce these symptoms. Therefore,
Fariba Mousavi +3 more
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Management of obesity across women's life course: FIGO Best Practice Advice
Abstract Obesity is a chronic, progressive, relapsing, and treatable multifactorial, neurobehavioral disease. According to the World Health Organization, obesity affects 15% of women and has long‐term effects on women's health. The focus of care in patients with obesity should be on optimizing health outcomes rather than on weight loss. Appropriate and
Cynthia V. Maxwell +20 more
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The impact of testosterone, tibolone and black cohosh on purified mammary and placental 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 [PDF]
Context: Mammary and placental 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (17βHSD1). Objective: To assess the impact of testosterone, tibolone, and black cohosh on purified mammary and placental 17βHSD1.
Stute, Petra +3 more
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A relatively frequent endocrine‐metabolic illness called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by polycystic ovaries, persistent anovulation, and hyperandrogenism, which cause symptoms such as irregular menstruation, infertility, and hirsutism.
Acharya Balkrishna +8 more
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Background Complementary remedies such as the Chinese herb ‘Sheng Ma’ (Black cohosh; Actaea racemosa ‘AR’) are being sought to overcome the shortcomings of conventional hormonal and surgical therapies developed for the treatment of polycystic ovary ...
Asmaa A. Azouz +9 more
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Subacute liver failure secondary to black cohosh leading to liver transplantation. [PDF]
The use of herbal medications is increasing significantly in the UK and there is a perception that herbal preparations are without adverse effects. This case report highlights the potential risks of black cohosh, which is one of the most commonly used ...
Lim TY +3 more
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Hyperspectral Imaging and Support Vector Machine: A Powerful Combination to Differentiate Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) from Other Cohosh Species [PDF]
Actaea racemosa (black cohosh) has a history of traditional use in the treatment of general gynecological problems. However, the plant is known to be vulnerable to adulteration with other cohosh species. This study evaluated the use of shortwave infrared
Sidonie Tankeu +5 more
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Is Black Cohosh a Hepatotoxic Medicinal Herb? [PDF]
Recently, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) have released a public statement to draw the attention of European health authorities to 42 cases (34 directly reported from European national competent authorities and 8 published) of suspected hepatotoxic reactions to Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma ...
Gori, Luigi, Firenzuoli, Fabio
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Herbal medicines based on a black cohosh extract as a safe alternative for the correction of menopausal symptoms [PDF]
The review deals with the effectiveness and safety of plant hormones in the treatment of menopausal syndrome. Particular attention is given to black cohosh extract as a drug with distinction from other drugs in this group thanks to its action spectrum ...
I V Kuznetsova
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Black Cohosh and Climacteric Symptoms: Growing Knowledge about the Efficacy and Safety
Hormone therapy of perimenopausal and postmenopausal disorders includes, in many cases, treatment with estrogens but many recent studies have raised the question as to whether it brings more dangers than benefits for patients.
Anna Rita Bilia +2 more
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