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79 -2 (88) 2026 - Khardikov A.V., Dany Imran bin Mohd Yunos - MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS IN MALAYSIA: TRADITIONAL VS MODERN APPROACHES

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS IN MALAYSIA: TRADITIONAL VS MODERN APPROACHES

Khardikov A.V. - Kursk State Medical University, Kursk, Russia

Dany Imran bin Mohd Yunos - Kursk State Medical University, Kursk, Russia

Resume

Menopause management in Malaysia reflects a complex interplay between modern medical care and deeply rooted traditional practices within a multi-ethnic society. This study reviews contemporary literature and analyzes primary survey data from 250 Malaysian women aged 40–65 to compare the use, perceived effectiveness, and cultural acceptability of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) versus traditional and complementary approaches. While HRT remains the most effective option for vasomotor and mood symptoms, its uptake is limited by safety concerns, access barriers, and cultural beliefs. Traditional remedies, including herbal preparations, dietary practices, and mind–body therapies, are widely used despite modest clinical evidence. The findings highlight the need for culturally responsive, evidence-based menopause care and improved patient education to optimize quality of life among Malaysian women.

Keywords. Menopause; Hormone Replacement Therapy; Traditional Medicine; Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Malaysian Women; Cultural Health Practices; Vasomotor Symptoms; Quality of Life

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For citation:Khardikov A.V., Dany Imran bin Mohd Yunos - MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS IN MALAYSIA: TRADITIONAL VS MODERN APPROACHES//New Day in Medicine 2(88)2026 400-404 https://newdayworldmedicine.com/en/new_day_medicine/2-88-2026

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