Effect of Ethanol Extract on Menopausal Symptoms in an Ovariectomized (OVX) Mouse Model.

As the aging population grows, the proportion of postmenopausal women is also increasing. Menopause can cause various symptoms and reduce quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment to alleviate these symptoms, but long-term use carries the risk of side effects such as breast cancer and endometriosis, highlighting the need for new alternatives. is a plant native to East Asia, primarily used to improve rice cultivation in paddies. However, research on its potential as a medicinal resource remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the potential of ethanol extract as a treatment for menopause-related symptoms using the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line and ovariectomized (OVX) mice. experiments confirmed that ethanol extract improved the mRNA expression of menopause-related genes and exhibited estrogenic activity. Additionally, experiments demonstrated that ethanol extract effectively alleviated menopausal symptoms. These findings suggest that ethanol extract may serve as a novel alternative for addressing menopause-related health issues.