Phytotherapeutic treatments for menopause related symptoms

Evidence for the phytoestrogen containing plants for the treatment of menopausal symptoms was examined in part 1 of this review. Phytotherapeutic agents that may exert estrogenic effects via different mechanisms, and non-hormonally-acting remedies administered for menopause-related complaints in the Anglo-American tradition are reviewed here. The evidence presented is derived from pharmacological and clinical studies.