title: Alternatives to conventional hormone replacement therapy.
abstract: Alternative medicines have become "mainstream" in their popularity and economic size. The most highly promoted and popular types of alterative medicines used for menopause are discussed, including mineral and vitamin supplements, phytoestrogens, natural hormones, and botanical/plant medicines.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reproductive Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D007529:Isoflavones; D008903:Minerals; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D014815:Vitamins