meta_analysis
    2020
    High Quality

    Vitex Agnus-Castus for the Treatment of Cyclic Mastalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Ooi SL, Watts S, McClean R, Pak SC

    Published in Journal of Women's Health

    Methodology

    Systematic review of 25 studies (17 RCTs plus 8 non-randomised) with a conservative meta-analysis of six studies

    Key Findings

    Vitex agnus-castus relieved breast pain intensity and lowered elevated prolactin at typical doses of 20-40 mg/day over about 3 months

    Conclusions

    VAC appears effective for cyclic mastalgia in reproductive-age women

    Limitations

    Many included trials were non-randomised or of low methodological quality

    Supplements Studied

    Typical dosage was 20-40 mg/day with a treatment duration of 3 months.

    Related Health Concerns

    Breast Tenderness

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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