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Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture for hot flashes “Acupuncture was effective in reducing menopausal complaints when compared to sham acupuncture and can be considered as an alternative therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.” Here is an article from ABC on the subject that is easily understood as well. 

Reducing vasomotor symptoms with acupuncture in breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant tamoxifen: a randomized controlled trial

Acupuncture Versus Venlafaxine for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms in Patients With Hormone Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acupuncture May Help With Side Effects of Hormone Therapy Study Finds "Acupuncture may be just as effective as an antidepressant at reducing the unpleasant side effects associated with using hormone therapy for breast cancer, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)."

Effects of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on primary dysmenorrhoea. - "The findings suggest that acupressure at Sanyinjiao can be an effective, cost-free intervention for reducing pain and anxiety during dysmenorrhoea, and we recommend its use for self-care of primary dysmenorrhoea."

A comparison of acupuncture and oral estradiol treatment of vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women. - "We suggest that acupuncture is a viable alternative treatment of vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women and cannot recommend superficial needle insertion as an inactive control treatment."

Use of acupressure to improve gastrointestinal motility in women after trans-abdominal hysterectomy. - "Our conclusions are that non-invasive acupressure of these meridian points can significantly improve GI motility and can be incorporated into the technical curriculum and clinical education program of nursing schools. Patients and their family members can be taught to continue this procedure at home to enhance GI motility in patients who have undergone TAH."

Can acupuncture ease the symptoms of menopause? - "Acupuncture using menopausal-specific sites holds promise for non-hormonal relief of hot flushes and sleep disturbances."

Acupuncture May Help With Side Effects of Hormone Therapy