Evidence supporting the use of: Miroestrol
For the health condition: Menopause

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Miroestrol is a phytoestrogenic compound found primarily in the Thai herb Pueraria mirifica. Its use for menopause is rooted in traditional Thai medicine, where Pueraria mirifica has been used for centuries to alleviate symptoms associated with female aging, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. The rationale behind this use is that miroestrol and related compounds exert mild estrogenic effects, potentially compensating for declining estrogen levels during menopause.

However, scientific validation is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that miroestrol can bind to estrogen receptors and exert estrogen-like effects, but there is a paucity of robust human clinical trials. The few small-scale clinical studies available report subjective improvement in some menopausal symptoms with Pueraria mirifica supplementation, but these studies often suffer from methodological limitations such as small sample sizes and lack of rigorous controls. No definitive large-scale, placebo-controlled trials have established the efficacy or safety of miroestrol or Pueraria mirifica extracts for menopause management.

In summary, while traditional use and preliminary research provide some support for miroestrol in managing menopausal symptoms, scientific evidence remains weak and insufficient for formal medical endorsement.

More about Miroestrol
More about Menopause

Other health conditions supported by Miroestrol

Breasts (enhance size)
Menopause
PMS (general)
Sex Drive (low)

Products containing Miroestrol

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.