A randomized controlled trial on the effect of Gushukang on bone mineral density in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of the traditional Chinese medicine Gushukang on bone mineral density (BMD) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. METHODS: , AST, ALT, BUN, and CRE levels before and after treatment. Changes in these indicators were compared. RESULTS: < 0.05), whereas no significant differences in these indicators were observed in the Chinese medicine group. No significant differences in liver or kidney function were found in any of the three groups before and after treatment. CONCLUSION: Both Gushukang and menopausal hormone therapy for 6 months can increase BMD in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women; however, combination therapy yields superior results.