topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimCommon physical symptoms include decreased skin elasticity, reduced libido, headaches, cardiovascular issues, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and facial flushing [,].
evidence level1
citationKim Ji-Hyun (2025)
sourceNonpharmacological Intervention Effects on Middle-Aged Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimPsychological symptoms frequently include increased irritability and depressive symptomatology, such as feelings of worthlessness, fatigue, lack of motivation, and diminished concentration [,,].
evidence level1
citationKim Ji-Hyun (2025)
sourceNonpharmacological Intervention Effects on Middle-Aged Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimNonpharmacological interventions are increasingly emphasized because of their lower risk of adverse side effects and relatively safer profiles compared with hormone or drug therapy.
evidence level1
citationKim Ji-Hyun (2025)
sourceNonpharmacological Intervention Effects on Middle-Aged Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claim1 Middle-aged women experience not only physical changes, such as aging and menopause, but also significant psychological shifts, including symptoms of depression and anxiety.
evidence level1
citationKim Ji-Hyun (2025)
sourceNonpharmacological Intervention Effects on Middle-Aged Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claim32 33 34 , 35 Epidemiologic studies have reported that bodily pain is associated with reduced physical functioning and quality of life during perimenopause.A major theme in this study was the adverse influence of perimenopausal pain on daily activities and quality of life among Latinas.
evidence level4
citationCortés Yamnia I. (2024)
sourceFrom maca to marijuana: cultural influences on joint pain symptoms and management in urban perimenopausal and early postmenopausal Latinas
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimChronic musculoskeletal pain is a leading cause of disability, unemployment, and reduced participation in life activities.This is consistent with our findings here that among participants with outside employment, joint pain interfered with their ability to effectively function in the workplace.
evidence level4
citationCortés Yamnia I. (2024)
sourceFrom maca to marijuana: cultural influences on joint pain symptoms and management in urban perimenopausal and early postmenopausal Latinas
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimRecent data suggest that menopause symptoms may result in an annual loss of $1.8 billion in wages in the United States.
evidence level4
citationCortés Yamnia I. (2024)
sourceFrom maca to marijuana: cultural influences on joint pain symptoms and management in urban perimenopausal and early postmenopausal Latinas
topicMaca Hot Flashes Meta-Analysis
claimFlyers were placed in buildings throughout the Columbia Medical Center as well as affiliated clinics, and schools (ie, school of medicine, nursing, dentistry).
evidence level4
citationCortés Yamnia I. (2024)
sourceFrom maca to marijuana: cultural influences on joint pain symptoms and management in urban perimenopausal and early postmenopausal Latinas