Menopausal Symptoms

•Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Menopause is the stage of life when menses permanently cease, and the reproductive system no longer performs functions related to fertility. The most common signs and symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, Insomnia, trouble focusing, and mood swings. To learn more about the condition itself, visit our Menopause page.

Last Updated:August 20, 2025

Research Snapshot

13,130 participants in 37 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

BBlack Cohosh + 3 more

C7 outcomes

D2 outcomes

Examine Database: Menopausal Symptoms

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Traditional Chinese Medicine	B	Participants: 1499	Small Improvement
Red Clover Extract	D	Participants: 617	No effect
Black Cohosh	B	Participants: 410	Small Improvement
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Maca		Participants: 202
Probiotics		Participants: 462
Pueraria Mirifica		Participants: 60
Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng)		Participants: 72
Pycnogenol		Participants: 38
Royal Jelly		Participants: 55
Lion's Mane		Participants: 30
Wild Yam		Participants: 50
Kudzu		Participants: 127
Valerian		Participants: 100

Traditional Chinese Medicine