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Pollen Extract

Pollen Extract

A dietary supplement made from Swedish flower pollen that may reduce hot flashes, available over the counter.

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EfficacyNot recommended see details

Not recommended by the Menopause Society.

Cost$30–$50 /monthly

Insurance: Varies

DurationDaily supplement (ongoing)
ReversibilityReversible
STI ProtectionNo
How it works

The exact mechanism is not fully understood. Studies suggest it may affect neurochemical pathways involved in temperature regulation, but it is not FDA-approved as a drug.

PrescriptionOTC No prescription / OTC
Side effects
  • Mild gastrointestinal upset (rare)
  • Allergic reaction in people with pollen allergy
Who shouldn't use this
  • Pollen allergy