Zusammenfassung
Klimakterische Beschwerden sind in der weiblichen Bevölkerung aufgrund der demographischen Entwicklung mittlerweile weit verbreitet. Dementsprechend steigt die Nachfrage nach Therapiemöglichkeiten. Der Beitrag stellt den aktuellen Erkenntnisstand zu den bekanntesten zur Behandlung von Wechseljahresbeschwerden eingesetzten Phytotherapeutika vor.
Abstract
Due to demographic developments, climacteric symptoms are now widespread in the female population. This increases the demand for therapeutic options. The following article presents current knowledge concerning the most common herbal medical preparations.
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Kraft, K. Cimicifuga, Johanniskraut und andere Phytotherapeutika im Klimakterium. Gynäkologische Endokrinologie 6, 72–75 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10304-008-0256-7
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