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. 2007 Dec;51(4):235-46.

Menorrhagia: a synopsis of management focusing on herbal and nutritional supplements, and chiropractic

Anna B Livdans-Forret  1 , Phyllis J Harvey, Susan M Larkin-Thier
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Menorrhagia: a synopsis of management focusing on herbal and nutritional supplements, and chiropractic

Anna B Livdans-Forret et al. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2007 Dec.

Abstract
in English, French

Introduction: To make chiropractors more aware of menorrhagia and how they can serve a role in their patient's care and education since women make up 60% of the population seeking chiropractic care.

Method: A review of the biomedical literature on menorrhagia was conducted. Items that were retrieved were synthesized and interpreted in order to give the best information to practicing chiropractors.

Discussion: Most of the information available relative to menorrhagia is medically oriented. Other treatment options can include: chiropractic, various types of herbs, and nutritional supplements.

Conclusion: Knowledge of medical treatment, nutritional supplements, along with chiropractic treatment options may be beneficial to doctors in their practice.

Introduction: Pour sensibiliser davantage les chiropraticiens à la ménorragie et comment ils peuvent jouer un rôle en termes de soins et d’éducation puisque les femmes forment jusqu’à 60% des personnes à la recherche de soins en chiropratique.

Méthode: On a procédé à un examen de la littérature biomédicale sur la ménorragie. Les éléments qui ont été prélevés ont fait l’objet de synthèses et d’interprétations dans le but de donner la meilleure information pour les chiropraticiens pratiquants.

Discussion: Une bonne partie de l’information disponible en rapport avec la ménorragie est axée sur la médication. D’autres possibilités de traitement comprennent : la chiropratique, différents types d’herbes et des suppléments nutritionnels.

Conclusion: La connaissance du traitement médical, des suppléments nutritionnels, ainsi que les options de traitements chiropracteurs peuvent être à l’avantage des médecins dans leur pratique.

Keywords: alternative care; chiropractic; menorrhagia; natural supplements; nutrition.

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