Review, 2018
Does Vitex agnus castus supplement help treat PMS symptoms?
This paper is a protocol (a plan) for a systematic review. The research hasn't been completed yet, so there are no findings on whether Vitex works for PMS.
What they did
Cochrane published a protocol outlining their plan to systematically review studies testing Vitex agnus castus (chasteberry supplement) for PMS.
What they found
No findings yet. The protocol describes planned objectives: to examine Vitex's effect on combined PMS symptoms, specific symptoms, patient satisfaction, and adverse effects compared to placebo and other treatments.
What it means for you
This is a description of a planned review, not completed research. When finished, it will provide high-quality evidence about whether Vitex helps PMS. For now, results are not yet available.
About the study
- Original title
- Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Shaw S, Wyatt K, Campbell J et al.
- Journal
- The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Vitex agnus castus (chasteberry).
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004632.pub2
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