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Comparison of Vitex agnus-castus Extracts with Placebo in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized Double-Blind Study / 가정의학회지
Korean Journal of Family Medicine ; : 362-367, 2019.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-759837
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Menopausal symptoms have remarkable negative effects on women's quality of life, justifying the need to assess various therapeutic options. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Vitex agnus-castus extracts in alleviating menopausal symptoms in comparison with that of placebo.

METHODS:

This study was a randomized controlled double-blind clinical trial with a study group of 52 women referred to a clinic in Kermanshah in 2017. The participants were randomly divided into two groups Vitex group (26 subjects) and placebo group (26 subjects). Menopausal symptoms were assessed using the Greene Scale before and 8 weeks after the intervention.

RESULTS:

After the intervention, the mean scores for total menopausal disorder, anxiety, and vasomotor dysfunction were significantly lower in the Vitex group than in the placebo group (P0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Administration of Vitex agnus-castus extracts as a phytoestrogenic medicine can alleviate menopausal symptoms in women.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Trastornos de Ansiedad / Calidad de Vida / Menopausia / Efecto Placebo / Método Doble Ciego / Vitex / Fitoestrógenos / Depresión Tipo de estudio: Ensayo Clínico Controlado / Estudio diagnóstico Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Korean Journal of Family Medicine Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Trastornos de Ansiedad / Calidad de Vida / Menopausia / Efecto Placebo / Método Doble Ciego / Vitex / Fitoestrógenos / Depresión Tipo de estudio: Ensayo Clínico Controlado / Estudio diagnóstico Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Korean Journal of Family Medicine Año: 2019 Tipo del documento: Artículo