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    2010
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    Treatment of moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome with Vitex agnus castus (BNO 1095) in Chinese women

    Ma L, Lin S, Chen R, Zhang Y, Chen F, Wang X

    Published in Gynecological Endocrinology

    Methodology

    Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Vitex agnus castus BNO 1095 over three menstrual cycles in 217 Chinese women with moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome.

    Key Findings

    Premenstrual syndrome diary scores fell significantly more with Vitex than placebo across all three cycles.

    Conclusions

    Vitex agnus castus reduced premenstrual symptom severity in this population.

    Limitations

    Manufacturer-sponsored, symptom-diary endpoints, three-cycle duration.

    Supplements Studied

    Premenstrual syndrome diary scores fell significantly more with Vitex than placebo across three cycles.

    Related Health Concerns

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:217
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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