Effectiveness of a herbal formula in women with menopausal syndrome.

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Forsch Komplementmed. 2011;18(5):264-8. doi: 10.1159/000333430. Epub 2011 Oct 10.

Yakoot M, Salem A, Omar AM.

Source

Green Clinics, Alexandria, Egypt. Yakoot@yahoo.com

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Lady 4 is a combination of 4 natural components (evening primrose oil, damiana, ginseng, royal jelly) with a known history of traditional use for menopausal symptoms.

OBJECTIVE:

To study efficacy and safety of Lady 4 in women suffering from menopausal syndrome.

METHODS:

120 women with menopausal symptoms were randomised into an experimental group treated with 2 capsules of Lady 4 daily and a control group treated with placebo. The outcome was measured by the Menopause Rating Scale II (MRS-II).

RESULTS:

There was a statistically significant improvement in the MRS-II score in both groups after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment, but the improvement was significantly better in the Lady 4 group (p < 0.001). 86.7% in the Lady 4 group and 56.7% in the placebo group rated the therapy success as 'much improved' or 'very much improved'.

CONCLUSION:

Lady 4 may be beneficial in the treatment of menopausal syndrome and can be used as a safe natural promoter of health and well-being in women during the menopausal transition.

Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel.

PMID:

22105039

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