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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2009, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (1): 89-94.doi: 10.3736/jcim20090115

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Application of complementary and alternative therapies abroad in treatment of climacteric symptoms

 Xiao-yu Lia, Xiao-yun Wangb, Guang-ning Nieb   

  1. a Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510405, China
    b Department of Gynecology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510120, China
  • Received:2008-08-28 Accepted:2008-09-09 Online:2009-01-20 Published:2009-01-15

Key words: Climacteric syndrome, Complementary medicine, Alternative medicine, Clinical trials

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