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Ipriflavone
Introduction
Ipriflavone is made from a compound that comes from soy plants. It has been used to improve bone strength, such as in postmenopausal women. It can be taken as a pill.
Dosages
200 milligrams 3 times daily
What Research Shows
Likely Effective
- Osteoporosis —may prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women, especially when used with standard treatment A1-A16
May Be Effective
- Uterine fibroids—may help preserve bone density and ease symptoms C1
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Safety Notes
It is likely safe to take ipriflavone for a short time. It may lower white blood cell counts in some people. B1 Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
A
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
A1
Melis GB, Paoletti AM, et al. Ipriflavone and low doses of estrogens in the prevention of bone mineral loss in climacterium. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S49-56.
Melis GB, Paoletti AM, et al. Ipriflavone and low doses of estrogens in the prevention of bone mineral loss in climacterium. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S49-56.
A2
Passeri M, Biondi M, et al. Effect of ipriflavone on bone mass in elderly osteoporotic women. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S57-62.
Passeri M, Biondi M, et al. Effect of ipriflavone on bone mass in elderly osteoporotic women. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S57-62.
A3
Agnusdei D, Adami S, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on bone mass and calcium metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S43-48.
Agnusdei D, Adami S, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on bone mass and calcium metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis. Bone Miner. 1992 Oct;19 Suppl 1:S43-48.
A4
Gambacciani M, Spinetti A, et al. Effects of ipriflavone administration on bone mass and metabolism in ovariectomized women. J Endocrinol Invest. 1993 May;16(5):333-337.
Gambacciani M, Spinetti A, et al. Effects of ipriflavone administration on bone mass and metabolism in ovariectomized women. J Endocrinol Invest. 1993 May;16(5):333-337.
A5
Valente M, Bufalino L, et al. Effects of 1-year treatment with ipriflavone on bone in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Calcif Tissue Int. 1994 May;54(5):377-380.
Valente M, Bufalino L, et al. Effects of 1-year treatment with ipriflavone on bone in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Calcif Tissue Int. 1994 May;54(5):377-380.
A6
Adami S, Bufalino L, et al. Ipriflavone prevents radial bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass over 2 years. Osteoporos Int. 1997;7(2):119-125.
Adami S, Bufalino L, et al. Ipriflavone prevents radial bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass over 2 years. Osteoporos Int. 1997;7(2):119-125.
A7
Agnusdei D, Bufalino L. Efficacy of ipriflavone in established osteoporosis and long-term safety. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997;61 Suppl 1:S23-7.
Agnusdei D, Bufalino L. Efficacy of ipriflavone in established osteoporosis and long-term safety. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997;61 Suppl 1:S23-7.
A8
Agnusdei D, Crepaldi G, et al. A double blind, placebo-controlled trial of ipriflavone for prevention of postmenopausal spinal bone loss. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997 Aug;61(2):142-147.
Agnusdei D, Crepaldi G, et al. A double blind, placebo-controlled trial of ipriflavone for prevention of postmenopausal spinal bone loss. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997 Aug;61(2):142-147.
A9
de Aloysio D, Gambacciani M, et al. Bone density changes in postmenopausal women with the administration of ipriflavone alone or in association with low-dose ERT. Gynecol Endocrinol. 1997 Aug;11(4):289-293.
de Aloysio D, Gambacciani M, et al. Bone density changes in postmenopausal women with the administration of ipriflavone alone or in association with low-dose ERT. Gynecol Endocrinol. 1997 Aug;11(4):289-293.
A10
Gambacciani M, Ciaponi M, et al. Effects of combined low dose of the isoflavone derivative ipriflavone and estrogen replacement on bone mineral density and metabolism in postmenopausal women. Maturitas. 1997 Sep;28(1):75-81.
Gambacciani M, Ciaponi M, et al. Effects of combined low dose of the isoflavone derivative ipriflavone and estrogen replacement on bone mineral density and metabolism in postmenopausal women. Maturitas. 1997 Sep;28(1):75-81.
A11
Gennari C, Adami S, et al. Effect of chronic treatment with ipriflavone in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997;61 Suppl 1:S19-22.
Gennari C, Adami S, et al. Effect of chronic treatment with ipriflavone in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Calcif Tissue Int. 1997;61 Suppl 1:S19-22.
A12
Gennari C, Agnusdei D, et al. Effect of ipriflavone--a synthetic derivative of natural isoflavones--on bone mass loss in the early years after menopause. Menopause. 1998 Spring;5(1):9-15.
Gennari C, Agnusdei D, et al. Effect of ipriflavone--a synthetic derivative of natural isoflavones--on bone mass loss in the early years after menopause. Menopause. 1998 Spring;5(1):9-15.
A13
Nozaki M, Hashimoto K, et al. Treatment of bone loss in oophorectomized women with a combination of ipriflavone and conjugated equine estrogen. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1998 Jul;62(1):69-75.
Nozaki M, Hashimoto K, et al. Treatment of bone loss in oophorectomized women with a combination of ipriflavone and conjugated equine estrogen. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1998 Jul;62(1):69-75.
A14
Alexandersen P, Toussaint A, et al. Ipriflavone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2001 Mar 21;285(11):1482-1488.
Alexandersen P, Toussaint A, et al. Ipriflavone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2001 Mar 21;285(11):1482-1488.
A15
Katase K, Kato T, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on bone loss following a bilateral ovariectomy and menopause: a randomized placebo-controlled study. Calcif Tissue Int. 2001 Aug;69(2):73-77.
Katase K, Kato T, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on bone loss following a bilateral ovariectomy and menopause: a randomized placebo-controlled study. Calcif Tissue Int. 2001 Aug;69(2):73-77.
A16
Zhang X, Li SW, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on postmenopausal syndrome and osteoporosis. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2010;26(2):76-80.
Zhang X, Li SW, et al. Effects of ipriflavone on postmenopausal syndrome and osteoporosis. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2010;26(2):76-80.
B
Safety
Safety
B1
Alexandersen P, Toussaint A, et al. Ipriflavone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2001 Mar 21;285(11):1482-1488.
Alexandersen P, Toussaint A, et al. Ipriflavone in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2001 Mar 21;285(11):1482-1488.
C
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids
C1
Moroni RM, Martins WP, et al. Add-back therapy with GnRH analogues for uterine fibroids. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Mar 20;(3):CD010854.
Moroni RM, Martins WP, et al. Add-back therapy with GnRH analogues for uterine fibroids. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Mar 20;(3):CD010854.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC
- Review Date: 02/2020
- Update Date: 05/27/2020