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Saffron to treat PMS

This is the first study of saffron to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in humans. First, the details. Women, 20 to 45 years old, with regular menstrual cycles and PMS for at least 6 months were...

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Review of herbal medicines in gynecology

Dr. Cathi Dennehy from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco has reviewed the evidence. I was surprised by her assessment of black cohosh for menopausal...

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No support for chastetree during pregnancy and lactation

Chastetree (Vitex agnus castus) is a deciduous shrub used to treat a variety of gynecologic conditions, including menstrual irregularities. Researchers from the University of Toronto and McMaster...

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Treating endometriosis with Chinese herbal medicine

In China, treating endometriosis with herbal medicines (CHM) is routine. Cochrane reviewed the evidence, and the outcome is encouraging. Endometriosis is a condition in women in which endometrial cells...

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Flaxseed review

Medscape has published 2 case histories. One patient wants to take flaxseed to improve cholesterol levels and diabetes control. The other has constipation and premenstrual symptoms. Here’s what we...

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Reviewing herbs, vitamins, and minerals in treating premenstrual syndrome

Researchers from Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia reviewed the evidence and make recommendations for women experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). First, the details. 62...

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Krill oil effects in humans

A reader asked for a summary of the benefits of krill oil. Most of the published literature is based on animal studies. But several researchers have studied humans. First, some background. Krill...

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Krill oil vs fish oil to manage premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea

In this study, researchers at the University of Montreal, in Quebec, evaluated the response to alternative sources of omega-3 fatty acids (krill vs fish) in women with premenstrual syndrome. A reader...

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Review: Acupuncture to manage PMS

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. Researchers at Kyung Hee University, in...

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Reviews of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea

Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that’s not due to a disease, but to menstruation itself. There’s “promising evidence” for acupuncture, according to at least 1 group of researchers at Kyung...

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A systematic review of reflexology

Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. First, the details. Studies selected for review included those where trained reflexologists preformed reflexology on patients with specific medical conditions....

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Valerian for dysmenorrhea

Researchers at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, evaluated valerian — an herb with sedative effects and antispasmodic effects on smooth muscles — on the severity of...

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Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn

Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions. Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. First, the details. 24 systematic reviews of any type of acupuncture for...

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Review: Ginger to treat pain

Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, has been used to treat pain, among other things. Prof. Ernst and colleagues from the University of Exeter, in the UK reviewed the evidence for the use of...

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Impact of dietary minerals on PMS

Many dietary supplements are advocated to reduce certain symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). However, only one  — calcium — has been demonstrated to be of significant benefit. Researchers at the...

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Saffron to treat PMS

This is the first study of saffron to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in humans. First, the details. Women, 20 to 45 years old, with regular menstrual cycles and PMS for at least 6 months were...

View Article

Review of herbal medicines in gynecology

Dr. Cathi Dennehy from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco has reviewed the evidence. I was surprised by her assessment of black cohosh for menopausal...

View Article


No support for chastetree during pregnancy and lactation

Chastetree (Vitex agnus castus) is a deciduous shrub used to treat a variety of gynecologic conditions, including menstrual irregularities. Researchers from the University of Toronto and McMaster...

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Treating endometriosis with Chinese herbal medicine

In China, treating endometriosis with herbal medicines (CHM) is routine. Cochrane reviewed the evidence, and the outcome is encouraging. Endometriosis is a condition in women in which endometrial cells...

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Flaxseed review

Medscape has published 2 case histories. One patient wants to take flaxseed to improve cholesterol levels and diabetes control. The other has constipation and premenstrual symptoms. Here’s what we...

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