Comparison of the Effects of Vitagnus, Soy, and Vitagnus-soy Capsules on Premenstrual Syndrome in University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Partovi Golshan R, Moradi M, Rakhshandeh H, Ghavami V
Published in International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery
Methodology
Triple-blind three-arm randomized clinical trial comparing daily Vitagnus (Vitex agnus-castus), soy, or a Vitagnus-soy combination capsule over two menstrual cycles in 108 students with moderate-to-severe PMS.
Key Findings
All three active arms reduced PMS symptom scores over two cycles; no placebo arm was included, limiting inference about specific efficacy for bloating.
Conclusions
Vitex and soy preparations were associated with symptom improvement, but the absence of a placebo group weakens the finding.
Limitations
No placebo control; single-center student sample; short duration.
Supplements Studied
This study aimed to compare the effects of the Vitagnus, soy, and Vitagnus-soy combination on PMS in students.
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Disclosures
Funding
University-funded (Mashhad University of Medical Sciences)
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