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Research: ROEMHELD-HAMM and DAHL
Listed in Issue 85
Abstract
ROEMHELD-HAMM and DAHL, Department of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, USA, hammbr@umdnj.edu, review (100 references) herbs, menopause, and dialysis .
Background
Women with chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of menstrual disorders, early menopause, and osteoporosis, but rarely discuss gynaecologic and reproductive issues with their nephrologists. Various CAM products are of interest to women who have these disorders . However little is known about the specifics of using herbal medicines in patients on chronic dialysis, resulting in numerous problems when patients and doctors try to ascertain the safety and efficacy of these products.
Methodology
Results
The article reviews evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of black cohosh, ginseng, chastetree, dong quai, evening primrose oil, soy products, and the so-called natural hormones . Pharmacological parameters important to evaluating the quality of botanical products are discussed, along with recommendations and information resources .
Conclusion
References
Roemheld-Hamm B, Dahl NV. Herbs, menopause, and dialysis. Seminars in Dialysis 15 (1): 53-59, Jan-Feb 2002.
