Use of phytoestrogens and effects perceived by postmenopausal women: result of a questionnaire-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of food supplements-containing phytoestrogens among postmenopausal women is rapidly increasing. Although phytoestrogens are often perceived as safe, evidence for overall positive risk-benefit profile is still inconclusive. The chance to buy them by user's initiative does not facilitate surveys on their prevalence and pattern of use. The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of use and self-reported positive and negative perceptions of phytoestrogens in post-menopausa.

Methods

A questionnaire was administered to women who were buying food supplements containing phytoestrogens in 22 pharmacies located in the Bologna area (400,000 inhabitants). Questionnaire was structured into 3 sections: (a) socio-demographic information, (b) pattern of use, (c) positiv

SUBMITTER: Girardi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4117950 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature