Menorrhagia: a synopsis of management focusing on herbal and nutritional supplements, and chiropractic.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
دوره 51 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007