Cognitive behavioural therapy for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review of efficacy in improving quality of life
Overview
This systematic review analyzes 16 studies involving 910 women to evaluate the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing menopausal symptoms and improving quality of life. It covers research published between 1990 and December 2024, including randomized control trials and observational studies across various CBT formats such as group, individual, and self-help interventions. The resource is intended for readers interested in non-pharmacological psychological interventions for menopause.
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- PubMed Central
- Author
- Hopewell Rukure (Isle of Wight NHS Trust), Margaret Husted (University of Winchester)
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- 2025-12-29
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- gold
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- 10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y
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@article{allodium:18b41764d50840b1,
title = {Cognitive behavioural therapy for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review of efficacy in improving quality of life},
author = {Hopewell Rukure and Margaret Husted},
year = {2025},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Cognitive behavioural therapy for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review of efficacy in improving quality of life AU - Rukure, Hopewell AU - Husted, Margaret PY - 2025 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y ER -
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Rukure, H., & Husted, M. (2025). Cognitive behavioural therapy for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review of efficacy in improving quality of life. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-04142-y
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