Nonpharmacological Intervention Effects on Middle-Aged Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Middle-aged women frequently experience diverse physical and psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, vasomotor symptoms, and reduced quality of life, during menopause. With increasing concerns regarding the side effects of hormone therapy, nonpharmacological interventions have emerged as safer alternatives for symptom management. Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for menopausal symptoms in middle-aged women. Methods: Thirty-two randomized controlled trials were selected from eight international and domestic databases. Interventions were categorized as nutritional or herbal, psychological, exercise-based, and complementary therapies. Risk of bia

SUBMITTER: Kim JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature