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Klassische Naturheilverfahren und Lebensführung im Klimakterium

Naturopathy and lifestyle in menopausal transition

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Das klimakterische Syndrom gehört zu den häufigsten Beschwerdebildern, weswegen Patientinnen eine gynäkologische Praxis aufsuchen. Um sowohl dem Anspruch der Symptomelimination als auch dem Aspekt der Prävention von Alterserkrankungen gerecht zu werden, kann die Berücksichtigung von Lebensstilfaktoren insbesondere der Ernährung, Bewegung und Entspannung eine Basis bieten, auf der weiterführende Konzepte wie klassische Naturheilverfahren eine umfassende Alternative zur Hormonersatztherapie darstellen. Der vorliegende Beitrag soll einen aktuellen Literaturüberblick zu nichthormonellen naturheilkundlichen Verfahren bei klimakterischen Beschwerden geben.

Abstract

Menopausal symptoms are the most common complaint for which patients consult a gynaecologist. In an attempt to eliminate symptoms and prevent age-related diseases, the consideration of lifestyle factors, particularly diet, physical activity and stress management, can provide a basis on which further concepts such as naturopathy represent an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. This article presents a review of the current literature about lifestyle factors and naturopathy for climacteric disorders.

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Reinhard-Hennch, B., von Hagens, C. & Strowitzki, T. Klassische Naturheilverfahren und Lebensführung im Klimakterium. Gynäkologische Endokrinologie 6, 102–108 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10304-008-0250-0

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