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Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet February 2021 PMID 33465795

The Effectiveness of Melissa Officinalis L. versus Citalopram on Quality of Life of Menopausal Women with Sleep Disorder: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Mahboobeh Shirazi, Mohamad Naser Jalalian, Masoumeh Abed, Marjan Ghaemi

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What people are saying

Discussions mention the beneficial effects of lemon balm, with some posts describing it as 'significantly outperforming' other options, highlighting phrases like 'more effective than citalopram,' which indicate recognition of its potential. The tone varies from neutral to cautiously optimistic, reflecting interested but not overly passionate engagement with the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings regarding lemon balm's effectiveness, indicating general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestNeutral interest

Comments show a neutral level of curiosity, with some expressing mild interest but few delving deeply into the methodology or broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments reflect thoughtful engagement, mentioning specific results like the comparison between lemon balm and other treatments, though some posts remain superficial.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition that the research could influence future approaches to menopausal sleep issues, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares the effects of lemon balm with fennel extract, citalopram, and a placebo on improving the quality of life in postmenopausal women with sleep issues, finding that lemon balm with fennel significantly outperformed the other treatments.
  • It was a randomized double-blind trial with 60 women over 8 weeks, using the MENQOL questionnaire to measure improvements in various life domains like vasomotor, physical, psychological, and sexual health.
  • The results suggest that lemon balm with fennel could be a useful alternative for enhancing quality of life in menopausal women experiencing sleep disturbances, potentially more effective than citalopram or placebo.]
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