title: Red clover extract for alleviating hot flushes in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis.
abstract: The safety and efficacy of red clover for alleviating menopausal hot flushes are yet to be established. The aim of this meta-analysis was to generate evidence from published literature regarding red clover as a treatment option for menopausal hot flushes. The results showed that red clover when compared to placebo was effective in reducing menopausal hot flushes when administered for 3-4 months (MD=-1.34, 95% CI=-1.90 to -0.77, p<0.00001), but their effect did not persist at 12 months (MD=0.89, 95% CI=-0.07 to 1.85, p=0.07).
authors: School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. Electronic address: pragya.gartoulla@monash.edu.
authors: Pragya
authors: P
authors: Gartoulla
authors: School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
authors: Myo Mint
authors: MM
authors: Han
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D019584:Hot Flashes / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D029921:Trifolium
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts
keywords: Hot flushes; Postmenopausal women; Red clover extract; Trifolium pratense