Improving vasomotor symptoms; psychological symptoms; and health-related quality of life in peri- or post-menopausal women through yoga: An umbrella systematic review and meta-analysis

•This systematic review examined the effectiveness of yoga on vasomotor symptoms, psychological symptoms, health-related quality of life, and adverse effects in peri- or post-menopausal women.•We used a novel systematic review methodology which used data from existing systematic reviews and data from randomized controlled trials.•Contrary to results from past systematic reviews, we find that yoga may contribute to improvements in vasomotor symptoms and psychological symptoms in peri- or post-menopausal women.