COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS

Abstract

Menopause is associated with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, psychological disorders, sexual dysfunction, weight gain and reduced cognitive functioning. In the management of these symptoms, women fear that the risk of cancer will increase; Because of concerns about side effects such as breast tenderness, headache and uterine bleeding, they tend to be more complementary and alternative to hormone therapy. Complementary and alternative therapies have been used worldwide for thousands of years. However, not all complementary and alternative interventions are effective and safe. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the risks and benefits of these preferred practices for menopausal symptoms. This article aims to provide information about complementary and alternative therapy approaches that women frequently resort to for menopausal symptoms.

Keywords

• Menopause
• women's health
• complementary therapies

MENOPOZ SEMPTOMLARINDA TAMAMLAYICI VE ALTERNATİF TEDAVİLER

Abstract

Menopoz, sıcak basmaları, uyku sorunları, psikolojik rahatsızlıklar, cinsel işlev bozukluğu, kilo alımı ve bilişsel işleyişin azalması gibi semptomlarla ilişkilidir. Bu semptomların yönetiminde kadınlar kanser riskinin artacağına ilişkin korku; baş ağrısı, memelerde hassasiyet ve uterin kanama gibi yan etkilere ilişkin endişeler sebebiyle hormon tedavisinden daha çok tamamlayıcı ve alternatif yöntemlere yönelmektedirler. Tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedaviler dünya çapında binlerce yıldır kullanılmaktadır. Ancak tüm tamamlayıcı ve alternatif müdahaleler etkili ve güvenli değildir. Menopoz semptomları için tercih edilen bu uygulamaların riskleri ve yararları konusunda sağlık çalışanlarının bilgisinin olması kadınlara rehberlik etmek açısından önemlidir. Bu makale günümüzde menopoz semptomlarına yönelik kadınların sıklıkla başvurdukları tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yaklaşımları hakkında bilgi vermeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

• menopoz
• kadın sağlığı
• Tamamalayıcı Tedaviler

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