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Also known as: Cimicifuga foetida
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Black cohosh indicated potential benefits in hormone regulation and endometrial thickness, alongside safety in short-term use.
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Systematic Review of Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) for Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Related Infertility
2021 Apr 29 Journal of Pharmacy Practice Fan CW, Cieri-Hutcherson NE, Hutcherson TC
Systematic Review Sheng MaBlack cohosh indicated potential benefits in hormone regulation and endometrial thickness, alongside safety in short-term use.
Cimicifuga heracleifolia is therapeutically similar to black cohosh in relieving menopausal symptoms: evidence from pharmacological and metabolomics studies
2019 Jun Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines MIAO LY, CHU TTH, LI P, JIANG Y, LI HJ
In conclusion, these results demonstrated that Cimicifuga heracleifolia (CH) is therapeutically similar to Cimicifuga racemosa (CR) in relieving menopausal symptoms and CH could be considered as a promising alternative to CR instead of an adulterant in the market of botanical dietary supplements.
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Black Cohosh and Breast Cancer
2013 Feb 25 Integrative Cancer Therapies Fritz H, Seely D, McGowan J, Skidmore B, Fernandes R, Kennedy DA, et al.
Current evidence does not support an association between black cohosh and increased risk of breast cancer. There is a lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of black cohosh for reduction of hot flashes in breast cancer patients. Given conflicting but promising results, and apparent safety, further research is warranted.
Systematic Review Breast Cancer Sheng MaResearch Insights
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Black cohosh indicated potential benefits in hormone regulation and endometrial thickness, alongside safety in short-term use.
2021 Journal of Pharmacy Practice Systematic Review of Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) for Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Related Infertility Fan CW, Cieri-Hutcherson NE, Hutcherson TC
Systematic Review
This passage discusses a systematic review that aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of black cohosh for inducing ovulation, regulating hormones, and improving pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related infertility. The review involved searching various databases for relevant studies and assessing their quality. Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria, and additional records were identified from clinical trial registries. The findings suggest that black cohosh may improve hormone regulation and endometrial thickness compared to clomiphene citrate (CC). Three RCTs reported improved pregnancy rates with black cohosh combined with CC. Adverse events were similar between groups. However, the studies had certain risk-of-bias concerns, and overall, there is insufficient high-quality evidence to firmly support the effectiveness of black cohosh in improving pregnancy rates in PCOS-related infertility. The short-term use of black cohosh appears to be safe.
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Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
Systematic Review of Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) for Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Related Infertility
2021 Apr 29 Journal of Pharmacy Practice Fan CW, Cieri-Hutcherson NE, Hutcherson TC
Systematic Review Sheng MaBlack cohosh indicated potential benefits in hormone regulation and endometrial thickness, alongside safety in short-term use.
Black Cohosh and Breast Cancer
2013 Feb 25 Integrative Cancer Therapies Fritz H, Seely D, McGowan J, Skidmore B, Fernandes R, Kennedy DA, et al.
Current evidence does not support an association between black cohosh and increased risk of breast cancer. There is a lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of black cohosh for reduction of hot flashes in breast cancer patients. Given conflicting but promising results, and apparent safety, further research is warranted.
Systematic Review Breast Cancer Sheng MaPresentation Slides
Black cohosh indicated potential benefits in hormone regulation and endometrial thickness, alongside safety in short-term use.
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