Menopause is not a high-risk period for psychiatric illness but can cause psychological issues; the most common of which are anxiety and depression, which can impair coping and reduce women’s quality of life. Thus, many women have leaned toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the relief of menopause-related symptoms. No rigorous study exists in the literature on the effects of CAMs on the psychological symptoms of menopause despite this growing patient interest. This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy of CAM interventions on psychological symptoms of menopause. Databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) were searched from January 2000 to May 2021 using the keywords: menopause, menopausal symptoms, psychological symptoms, and complementary and alternative medicine. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for randomized clinical trials. Of the 704 articles found, 33 articles with 3,092 participants entered the final review. Aromatherapy, massage, yoga, and acupuncture, as well as some dietary and herbal supplements improved psychological symptoms during menopause based on the findings of the current study. However, the effectiveness of reflexology and exercise was debatable. However, necessary precautions should be taken when using them in clinical settings despite the positive effect of various CAM interventions on reducing psychological symptoms. More studies with a higher methodology quality are required to make better decisions about the effect of various CAM interventions on the psychological symptoms of menopause.

The most common type of urinary incontinence in women is stress urinary incontinence (SUI) which negatively impacts several aspects of life.The newly introduced vaginal laser therapy is being considered for treating SUI. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of vaginal laser therapy for stress urinary incontinence in menopausal women. We searched the following databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Library databases, Web of Science, clinical trial registry platforms, and Google Scholar, using the MeSH terms and keywords [Urinary Incontinence, Stress] and [(lasers) OR laser]. In our systematic review, prospective randomized clinical studies on women diagnosed with SUI as per the International Continence Society’s diagnostic criteria were included. The Cochrane Risk-of-Bias assessment tool for randomized clinical trials was used to evaluate the quality of studies. A total of 256 relevant records in literature databases and registers and 25 in additional searches were found. Following a review of the titles, abstracts, and full texts, four studies involving 431 patients were included. Three studies used CO2-lasers, and one used Erbium: YAG-laser. The results of all four studies revealed the short-term improvement of SUI following both the Erbium: YAG-laser and CO2-laser therapy. SUI treatment with CO2-laser and Erbium: YAG-laser therapy is a quick, intuitive, well-tolerated procedure that successfully improves incontinence-related symptoms. The long-term impact of such interventions has not been well established as most trials focused on the short-term effects.

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous clinical syndrome affecting women. Investigating oxidative stress in women is crucial, as it is linked to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Chlorogenic acid, a bioactive component found in greencoffee, has numerous documented health benefits. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of green coffee consumption on paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levelsin women with PCOS. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial that included 44 patients withPCOS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. For 6 weeks, the intervention group (n = 22) received 400 mg of green coffee supplements, while the control group (n = 22) received 400 mg of a starch-based placebo. Anthropometric indices, dietary assessments, and physical activity levels were evaluated before and after the 6-week intervention period. Additionally, blood samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Results: Supplementation with green coffee increased PON-1 levels by 3.5 units, a significant finding (p = 0.038). Additionally, the intake of green coffee supplements significantly reduced blood cholesterol levels by 18.8 units (p = 0.013) and triglyceride levels by 6.1 units (p = 0.053). However, no significant differences were observed in the levels of MDA, high-density lipoprotein, low-densitylipoprotein, fasting blood sugar, insulin, or homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance as a result of the intervention. Conclusion Supplementation with green coffee alters PON-1 activity and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS. However, it has no significant impact on MDA levels or glycemic status.

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous clinical syndrome affecting women. Investigating oxidative stress in women is crucial, as it is linked to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Chlorogenic acid, a bioactive component found in greencoffee, has numerous documented health benefits. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of green coffee consumption on paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levelsin women with PCOS. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial that included 44 patients withPCOS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. For 6 weeks, the intervention group (n = 22) received 400 mg of green coffee supplements, while the control group (n = 22) received 400 mg of a starch-based placebo. Anthropometric indices, dietary assessments, and physical activity levels were evaluated before and after the 6-week intervention period. Additionally, blood samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Results: Supplementation with green coffee increased PON-1 levels by 3.5 units, a significant finding (p = 0.038). Additionally, the intake of green coffee supplements significantly reduced blood cholesterol levels by 18.8 units (p = 0.013) and triglyceride levels by 6.1 units (p = 0.053). However, no significant differences were observed in the levels of MDA, high-density lipoprotein, low-densitylipoprotein, fasting blood sugar, insulin, or homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance as a result of the intervention. Conclusion Supplementation with green coffee alters PON-1 activity and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS. However, it has no significant impact on MDA levels or glycemic status.

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous clinical syndrome affecting women. Investigating oxidative stress in women is crucial, as it is linked to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Chlorogenic acid, a bioactive component found in greencoffee, has numerous documented health benefits. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of green coffee consumption on paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levelsin women with PCOS. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial that included 44 patients withPCOS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. For 6 weeks, the intervention group (n = 22) received 400 mg of green coffee supplements, while the control group (n = 22) received 400 mg of a starch-based placebo. Anthropometric indices, dietary assessments, and physical activity levels were evaluated before and after the 6-week intervention period. Additionally, blood samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Results: Supplementation with green coffee increased PON-1 levels by 3.5 units, a significant finding (p = 0.038). Additionally, the intake of green coffee supplements significantly reduced blood cholesterol levels by 18.8 units (p = 0.013) and triglyceride levels by 6.1 units (p = 0.053). However, no significant differences were observed in the levels of MDA, high-density lipoprotein, low-densitylipoprotein, fasting blood sugar, insulin, or homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance as a result of the intervention. Conclusion Supplementation with green coffee alters PON-1 activity and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS. However, it has no significant impact on MDA levels or glycemic status.

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous clinical syndrome affecting women. Investigating oxidative stress in women is crucial, as it is linked to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Chlorogenic acid, a bioactive component found in greencoffee, has numerous documented health benefits. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of green coffee consumption on paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levelsin women with PCOS. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial that included 44 patients withPCOS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. For 6 weeks, the intervention group (n = 22) received 400 mg of green coffee supplements, while the control group (n = 22) received 400 mg of a starch-based placebo. Anthropometric indices, dietary assessments, and physical activity levels were evaluated before and after the 6-week intervention period. Additionally, blood samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Results: Supplementation with green coffee increased PON-1 levels by 3.5 units, a significant finding (p = 0.038). Additionally, the intake of green coffee supplements significantly reduced blood cholesterol levels by 18.8 units (p = 0.013) and triglyceride levels by 6.1 units (p = 0.053). However, no significant differences were observed in the levels of MDA, high-density lipoprotein, low-densitylipoprotein, fasting blood sugar, insulin, or homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance as a result of the intervention. Conclusion Supplementation with green coffee alters PON-1 activity and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS. However, it has no significant impact on MDA levels or glycemic status.

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous clinical syndrome affecting women. Investigating oxidative stress in women is crucial, as it is linked to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Chlorogenic acid, a bioactive component found in greencoffee, has numerous documented health benefits. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of green coffee consumption on paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levelsin women with PCOS. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial that included 44 patients withPCOS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. For 6 weeks, the intervention group (n = 22) received 400 mg of green coffee supplements, while the control group (n = 22) received 400 mg of a starch-based placebo. Anthropometric indices, dietary assessments, and physical activity levels were evaluated before and after the 6-week intervention period. Additionally, blood samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Results: Supplementation with green coffee increased PON-1 levels by 3.5 units, a significant finding (p = 0.038). Additionally, the intake of green coffee supplements significantly reduced blood cholesterol levels by 18.8 units (p = 0.013) and triglyceride levels by 6.1 units (p = 0.053). However, no significant differences were observed in the levels of MDA, high-density lipoprotein, low-densitylipoprotein, fasting blood sugar, insulin, or homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance as a result of the intervention. Conclusion Supplementation with green coffee alters PON-1 activity and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS. However, it has no significant impact on MDA levels or glycemic status.