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Background
The Department of Psychology and Disability Studies at RMIT University in collaboration with The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health is conducting a research project to investigate herbal medicines in midlife women.
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Approved by RMIT University Human Research & Ethics Committee
[RMIT HREC Identification No. 9/03] |
An estimated 84% of women experience one or more symptoms in the years leading up to menopause and/or post menopause. Between 40% and 45% rate these as problematic. Typical symptoms include depressed mood, anxiety and nervousness, mood swings, irritability, memory and concentration difficulties, fatigue, sleep disturbances, night sweats, hot flushes, sweating, dizziness, migraine, palpitations, vaginal dryness, bladder dysfunction, decreased libido and dry skin as well as changes to the regularity and flow of menstrual cycles.
The project is being conducted by a Masters student with a background in psychology and herbal medicine.
Investigators
Diana van Die, Investigator, BA (Psych), Dip Ed, Dip Herb Med
Prof Marc Cohen, Supervisor, MBBS, PhD, BMedSci, FAMAS, DipAcHead of Department, Dept of Complementary Medicine, RMIT
Professor Henry Burger, Supervisor, Emeritus Director, Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research
Prof Helena Teede, Consultant, Director of Research, The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health; Head, Diabetes, Southern Health; Monash Institute Health Services Research
Mr Kerry Bone, Consultant, Founder and Director Research & Development, MediHerb Pty Ltd
Study Aim
The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of a herbal treatment in providing relief from menopausal symptoms, especially mood changes and hot flushes.
Eligibility Criteria
Women located in the greater Melbourne metropolitan and rural Victoria aged from 40 to 60 years experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- anxiety,
- nervous tension,
- mood changes,
- depressed mood or flushing,
- night sweats,
- sleep disturbances.
Contact
If you are interested in taking part in this research, or would like further information, please contact
Diana van Die
Department of Psychology and Disability Studies
RMIT University
PO Box 71
Bundoora Vic 3083
For more information
Telephone: (03) 9925 -6548
Mobile: 0403 011 151
Email:
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Content updated June 08, 2005
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