Herbal and Vaginal Estrogen Therapies Address Menopause Symptoms

A review of herbal medicines used in Chinese traditional formulas highlights several studies reporting reductions in hot flashes and improvements in quality of life for menopausal women. Formulations such as Er‑Xian Decoction, Danzhi Qing’e, and others were evaluated in randomized trials and systematic reviews, showing notable symptom relief without serious safety concerns.

Vaginal estrogen products—including creams, rings and tablets—are presented as a treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The FDA recently removed a black‑box warning for these products, and clinical observations suggest they increase vaginal moisture, elasticity, and may lower urinary‑tract infection rates and related complications, such as sepsis and hospitalization, in appropriate patients.