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Both red clover extracts and placebo equally reduce the frequency of hot flushes. Providers should encourage patients to avoid spending money on supplements and instead add soy to their diet. In general, however, if patients are already convinced that something works, don’t discourage them.

 
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Tice JA, Ettinger B, Ensrud K, et al. Phytoestrogen supplements for the treatment of hot flashes: the Isoflavone Clover Extract (ICE) study: a randomized trial. JAMA 2003; 290:207–214.

Andrea Gordon, MD
Harrisburg Family Practice Residency, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: Agordon@pinnaclehealth.org.

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Harrisburg Family Practice Residency, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: Agordon@pinnaclehealth.org.

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Andrea Gordon, MD
Harrisburg Family Practice Residency, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: Agordon@pinnaclehealth.org.

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PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Both red clover extracts and placebo equally reduce the frequency of hot flushes. Providers should encourage patients to avoid spending money on supplements and instead add soy to their diet. In general, however, if patients are already convinced that something works, don’t discourage them.

 
PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Both red clover extracts and placebo equally reduce the frequency of hot flushes. Providers should encourage patients to avoid spending money on supplements and instead add soy to their diet. In general, however, if patients are already convinced that something works, don’t discourage them.

 
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