PROPOSED INTERVENTION FOR

M E N O PA U S A L W O M E N

MENOPAUSAL DRAMA
...AS IF THERE WASN'T ENOUGH DURING MENSTRUATING YEARS.

Impacts
Women
between
ages 4050
Quality of
life
affected
by
unwanted
symptoms

BLACK COHOSH FOR TREATMENT OF

MENOPAUSAL VASOMOTOR
SYMPTOMS

WHAT EXACTLY IS IT?

Member of the buttercup family
A tall, flowering plant found in eastern areas of
North America
It is made of glycosides (sugar compounds)
isoferulic acids (anti-inflammatory effect)
Could possible contain phytoestrogens (plant
based estrogens)
Research of inconsistent

HOW IT WORKS
Proposed method of
action is not clear
Evidence suggests that
black cohosh may have
an effect on estrogen
receptors,
This is how estrogen acts
on targeted tissues

An effect that might

reduce some symptoms
of menopause

NEGATIVES
Can trigger side effects and interact with other
herbs, supplements, or medications.
Take under healthcare provider supervision

Side affects

Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headaches
Joint pain
Slow heart rate

Research Says.
Contradicting and conflicting results
Some has shown effectiveness on its own and in combination
with other herbs
Stats from some of the research that shows it works
Study nine randomized placebo-controlled trials were included
Found that Preparations containing black cohosh improved
these symptoms overall by 26%

PROPOSED INTERVENTION
20 mg / taken twice every day to treat hot
flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms
Healthy diet: Mediterranean

Whole grains
Ample Fruits/vegetables
Healthy fats (Olive Oil)
Fish/Seafood

Physical activity
30 min a day

MONITORING
Over 6 week period (under doctor supervision)
Keep journal of episodes in regards to frequency of hot
flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and other symptoms

Does anyone else have suggestions for this???

CITATIONS
Palacio C, Masri G, Mooradian AD.
Black cohosh for the management of menopausal sy
mptoms: a systematic review of clinical trials.
Drugs and Aging.2009;26(1):2336.
Innes KE, Selfe TK, Vishnu A.
Mind-body therapies for menopausal symptoms: a
systematic review.
Maturitas.2010;66(2):135149.
Borud E, White A.
A review of acupuncture for menopausal problems
.
Maturitas.2010;66(2):131134.