Clinical Study Title:
A randomised placebo-controlled trial to determine the effect of vitamin E in treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea.

Plain English Summary:

This study examined the use of vitamin E in treating dysmenorrhea. A total of 100 adolescent girls were enrolled in this study. They were given either daily supplements of vitamin E or placebo tablets to take prior to their period and then during the first 3 days of their period. Both groups reported a reduction in severity of pain during menstruation. However, those girls taking the vitamin E reported a larger improvement in symptoms. This suggests that the use of vitamin E can have a beneficial effect on dysmenorrhea.

Authors

Ziaei S. Faghihzadeh S. Sohrabvand F. Lamyian M. Emamgholy T.

Institution

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University

Country of Publication

England

Source

British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 108(11):1181-3, 2001 Nov.