The safety and tolerance of phytotherapies in menopausal medicine – a review of the literature

Phytoestrogens are polyphenol, non-steroidal substances of plant origin, resembling 17-estradiol in structure. These substances can act as either agonists or antagonists of oestrogen receptors  and . Phytoestrogens are widely used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sw...

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Main Authors: Piotr Czuczwar, Tomasz Paszkowski, Marek Lisiecki, Sławomir Woźniak, Anna Stępniak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2017-04-01
Series:Menopause Review
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/The-safety-and-tolerance-of-phytotherapies-in-menopausal-medicine-a-review-of-the-literature,4,29854,1,1.html