Tighten up CAM call
August 5, 2015
Tighter regulation and more
research into complementary and
alternative medicines (CAM) for
menopausal symptoms is required,
according to a report in the Medical
Journal of Australia this week.
Gynaecologist at the Women’s
Health and Research Institute of
Australia, Associate Professor John
Eden, suggested a similar concept
to the Heart Foundation’s “Tick”
program to ensure treatments are
standardised and evidence-based.
He was responding to an MJA
study which found Australian
women are using CAMs for
managing vasomotor symptoms of
menopause (VMS).
However MJA Insight also cited
Professor Martha Hickey from
the Royal Women’s Hospital
in Melbourne, who said it was
important to recognise there was
no ‘cookie cutter’ approach.
“It’s become fashionable to say
that all CAMs are rubbish.
“But the fact is, women are
worried about [side effects of]
hormone replacement therapy -
and rightfully so,” she said.
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