Efficacy of a standardized isopropanolic black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) extract in treatment of uterine fibroids in comparison with tibolone among patients with menopausal symptoms.

Abstract

Both therapies demonstrated efficacy in relieving menopausal symptoms; however, isopropanolic black cohosh (Remifemin) seems to be a more appropriate choice in alleviating menopausal symptoms in women with uterine fibroid. Isopropanolic black cohosh seems to be a valid treatment option in patients with uterine fibroids, as it provides adequate relief from menopausal symptoms and avoids increase in uterine fibroid size, which is usually a cause of concern for the patient.

• Authors: Stephanie Maxine Ross
• Journal: Holistic nursing practice (Holist Nurs Pract) 2014 Nov-Dec Vol. 28 Issue 6 Pg. 386-91 ISSN: 1550-5138 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25314113 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Norpregnenes
• Plant Extracts
• tibolone

Topics

• Adult
• Cimicifuga (chemistry)
• Female
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Hot Flashes (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Leiomyoma (drug therapy)
• Menopause
• Middle Aged
• Norpregnenes (therapeutic use)
• Phytotherapy (methods)
• Plant Extracts (therapeutic use)