Herbal Products
Herbal supplements such as isoflavones and phytoestrogens have not been found to be more efficacious than placebo in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.
Here are some common isoflavones and phytoestrogen that have had well designed studies carried out on its effect on menopausal symptoms:
Black Cohosh
does not help to improve menopausal symptoms
safety concern : potentially has effect on breast cancer cells and damaging to the liver if taken in high dose
Red Clover
if taken with probiotics may reduce vasomotor symptoms
Soy
can help to reduce vasomotor symptoms - should be avoided in women with ER positive breast cancer
Chinese Herbal Therapy
not proven to be effective in treatint menopausal symptoms
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)
EPO is believed to treat hot flushes. However, current evidence does not support this claim.