Blar i forfatter Doktorgradsavhandlinger (Helsefak) "Borud, Einar Kristian"
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The ACUFLASH study. Acupuncture treatment for postmenopausal hot flashes : can traditional Chinese acupuncture in addition to self-care reduce hot flash frequency and intensity, compared with self-care alone?
Borud, Einar Kristian (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2010-04-16)Introduction. Hot flashes and night sweats are the most prevalent symptoms in menopause. Hormone therapy with oestrogen is considered the most effective treatment. However, recent research show that long term use of oestrogen increases the risk of serious adverse effects, and women and their health care providers are looking for alternatives. Acupuncture is one of the most frequently used complementary ...