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title: Is Pilates exercise or Vitex agnus supplement more effective at reducing PMS symptoms?
description: Yes, both reduced PMS symptoms after 2 months (p<0.001), but Pilates was significantly more effective than Vitex agnus (p<0.001). The study lacked randomizati
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/comparison-of-effect-of-pilates-exercise-and-vitex-agnus-intake-on-premenstrual-2026/
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Non-randomised trial, 2026

# Is Pilates exercise or Vitex agnus supplement more effective at reducing PMS symptoms?

Yes, both reduced PMS symptoms after 2 months (p<0.001), but Pilates was significantly more effective than Vitex agnus (p<0.001). The study lacked randomization and did not compare to standard PMS treatments.

 Early or limited evidence

60 sedentary college-aged girls (18-25 years) with PMS at Isfahan University, Iran

## What they did

Quasi-experimental study of 60 sedentary college-aged girls (18-25 years) with PMS at Isfahan University in Iran. Participants were assigned to three groups: Pilates exercise, Vitex agnus supplement, or control. Symptom severity was assessed at baseline and repeatedly over 4 months.

## What they found

After 1 and 2 months, both Pilates and Vitex agnus groups showed decreased PMS and physical and psychological symptoms (p<0.001). Pilates resulted in greater reductions in physical, psychological, and total PMS symptoms compared to Vitex agnus and control groups (p<0.001).

## What it means for you

Pilates exercise appears more effective than Vitex agnus for reducing PMS symptoms in this age group. However, the study lacked randomization and did not compare to standard PMS treatments. The control group was passive, so we cannot determine whether improvements were due to the active interventions or other factors.

60

girls studied

18-25

age range, years

p<0.001

Pilates more effective than Vitex agnus

## About the study

Original title Comparison of Effect of Pilates exercise and Vitex agnus intake on Premenstrual Syndrome in sedentary girls Authors Zeinab Samadi Journal Health Nexus Year 2026 Study design Non-randomised trial Participants 60 What was tested 2 months of Pilates exercise versus Vitex agnus supplement versus passive control Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.61838/kman.hn.3432](https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.hn.3432)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitex/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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