Publication at Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové |
2012
Abstract
Menopause is a significant milestone in the woman's life. Although menopause is a physiological process it also affects mental health consequences and social life of woman.
In addition to hormone replacement therapy there are many other ways which can help relieve symptoms associated with menopause and thus improve the quality of life of women. The authors discuss benefits and risks of over the counter medicines, dietary supplements and other alternative therapeutic products which come in women in perimenopause or postmenopause into account.