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The treatment of premenstrual syndrome with preparations of Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Verkaik, S., Kamperman, A.M., van Westrhenen, R. and Schulte, P.F.J. · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2017

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 RCTs found a large pooled effect of Vitex agnus castus on total premenstrual syndrome symptoms versus placebo, while cautioning that high risk of bias and heterogeneity mean the effect is likely overestimated.

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Verkaik, S., Kamperman, A.M., van Westrhenen, R. and Schulte, P.F.J (2017) 'The treatment of premenstrual syndrome with preparations of Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review and meta-analysis', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 217(2), pp. 150-166. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.02.028

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