The use of complementary and alternative medicine by women transitioning through menopause in Germany: Results of a survey of women aged 45-60 years

CAM interventions to alleviate menopausal complaints are popular among German women, with 48.2% (n = 900/1872) of respondents reporting having used CAM either alone or in combination with HRT. However, the users rated the effects of CAM differently, with some reporting CAM to be highly effective, while others indicate lower effectiveness. Nevertheless, women with a significantly higher symptom scoring tend to use both CAM and a conventional therapy (HRT).