Black cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for menopausal symptoms
Leach MJ, Moore V
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Abstract
Cochrane systematic review of randomized controlled trials of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms.
Key Findings
There was no significant difference between black cohosh and placebo in the frequency of hot flushes or in menopausal symptom scores across the pooled trials.
Conclusions
There is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms.
Limitations
Marked heterogeneity, variable preparations and doses, short trial durations.
Supplements Studied
There was no significant difference between black cohosh and placebo in the frequency of hot flushes or in menopausal symptom scores across the pooled trials.
Outcomes Measured
There was no significant difference between black cohosh and placebo in the frequency of hot flushes or in menopausal symptom scores across the pooled trials.
There was insufficient evidence that black cohosh reduced hot flushes or night sweats compared with placebo
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