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Woman to Woman

Complementary Therapy Use in Menopause

Constance I. Will, Ed.D., R.N.

Willa Fowles, R.N., M.D.E.

Brandon University

Many women are turning to herbal, homeopathic, dietary, and other complementary therapies for relief of stressful aspects of menopause. Several questions related to complementary therapy use are not, however, well addressed in current research literature. Why do women seekout complementary therapies? Which therapies do they choose and why? What is the nature of their experiences using complementary therapies? In this qualitative study, 19 Caucasian women, who identified themselves as using or having used complementary therapies during menopause were interviewed in one of four focus groups. Findings revealed a wide variety of therapies, such as vitamin, mineral, and herbal preparations and lifestyle and behavioral initiatives, used to address distressing aspects of menopause. Also identified was lackof family and professional support for women who are seeking complements or alternatives to conventional treatment.

Key Words: menopause • complementary therapy • women’s health • menopause experience

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 4, 368-382 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010103258605
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