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Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a systematic review

Cerqueira, R.O., Frey, B.N., Leclerc, E. and Brietzke, E. · Archives of Women's Mental Health · 2017

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This systematic review of eight randomised controlled trials found all positive for Vitex agnus castus extract in treating premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, concluding it is a safe and efficacious alternative.

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How to cite

Cerqueira, R.O., Frey, B.N., Leclerc, E. and Brietzke, E (2017) 'Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a systematic review', Archives of Women's Mental Health, 20(6), pp. 713-719. doi:10.1007/s00737-017-0791-0

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