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Table 2 Search concepts and keywords

From: Nonpharmacologic, nonherbal management of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms: an umbrella systematic review (protocol)

Concept

MeSH terms

Title/abstract keywords

Menopause

Menopause; Climacteric; Hot Flashes

Menopaus*; Peri-menopaus*; Postmenopaus*; Climacteric*; Hot flash*; Hot flush*; Night sweat*; Vasomotor symptom*

Systematic review

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Systematic; Systematic Review; Umbrella Review; Meta-analysis

Acupuncture

Acupuncture therapy; Acupuncture; Acupressure

Acupuncture; acupressure; electroacupuncture

Mind-body therapies

Mind-body therapies; Breathing exercises; Imagery (psychotherapy); Meditation; Relaxation therapy; Mind-body relations, metaphysical; Mindfulness, Hypnosis

Mind-body therap*; Mind body medicine; Breathing exercise*; Respiratory muscle training; Guided imagery; Meditation; Relaxation therapy; Relaxation technique*; Alexander technique; Mindfulness-based stress reduction; MBSR; Paced respiration; Alternative medicine, Hypnosis

Yoga, tai chi; qigong

Yoga; Tai Ji

Yoga; Tai Ji; Tai Chi; T'ai Chi; Taiji; Taijiquan; Qi Gong; Qigong; Ch'l Kung; Chi Kung; Kinesiotherapy

Exercise

Exercise; Circuit-based exercise; Muscle stretching exercises; physical conditioning human; Resistance training; Running; jogging; Swimming; Walking; Exercise movement techniques; Sports

Exercise*; Resistance training; Physical activity; Aerobic activity; Sport