meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    Soy isoflavones for vasomotor menopausal symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Chen MN, Lin CC, Liu CF

    Published in Climacteric

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of soy isoflavones on hot flush and night sweat frequency and severity.

    Key Findings

    Soy isoflavones reduced hot flush frequency by roughly 20% and severity by a similar margin versus placebo.

    Conclusions

    Soy isoflavones give modest relief of vasomotor symptoms including night sweats.

    Limitations

    Effect sizes smaller in higher-quality trials; long-term safety data limited.

    Outcomes Measured

    Night Sweats Reduction
    Primary

    Soy isoflavones reduced hot flush frequency by roughly 20% and severity by a similar margin versus placebo

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:1,710
    Duration:24 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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