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Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a systematic review.
Cerqueira RO, Frey BN, Leclerc E, Brietzke E. Cerqueira RO, et al. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2017 Dec;20(6):713-719. doi: 10.1007/s00737-017-0791-0. Epub 2017 Oct 23. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2017. PMID: 29063202
The objective of this study was to evaluate whether Vitex agnus castus is a safe and effective treatment for PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and to discuss the implications of these findings for clinical practice. ...The inclusion criteria were …
The objective of this study was to evaluate whether Vitex agnus castus is a safe and effective treatment for PMS and pr …
Vitex agnus-castus in premenstrual syndrome: A meta-analysis of double-blind randomised controlled trials.
Csupor D, Lantos T, Hegyi P, Benkő R, Viola R, Gyöngyi Z, Csécsei P, Tóth B, Vasas A, Márta K, Rostás I, Szentesi A, Matuz M. Csupor D, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec;47:102190. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.08.024. Epub 2019 Aug 30. Complement Ther Med. 2019. PMID: 31780016 Review.
Although chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus, VAC) has been studied in several clinical trials and available as medicine for the alleviation of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, the efficacy of properly characterised preparations has not been assessed in meta …
Although chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus, VAC) has been studied in several clinical trials and available as medicine fo …
Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials.
van Die MD, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM. van Die MD, et al. Planta Med. 2013 May;79(7):562-75. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1327831. Epub 2012 Nov 7. Planta Med. 2013. PMID: 23136064 Free article.
Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) is a popular herbal treatment, predominantly used for a range of female reproductive conditions in Anglo-American and European practice. ...In premenstrual dysphoric disorder, one study reported Vitex to …
Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) is a popular herbal treatment, predominantly used for a range of femal …
Vitex agnus castus effects on hyperprolactinaemia.
Puglia LT, Lowry J, Tamagno G. Puglia LT, et al. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 21;14:1269781. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1269781. eCollection 2023. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023. PMID: 38075075 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Vitex agnus castus (VAC), also known as chaste tree, is a plant from the Mediterranean area, Crimea, and central Asia. ...
BACKGROUND: Vitex agnus castus (VAC), also known as chaste tree, is a plant from the Mediterranean area, Crimea, and ce …
The treatment of premenstrual syndrome with preparations of Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Verkaik S, Kamperman AM, van Westrhenen R, Schulte PFJ. Verkaik S, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;217(2):150-166. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.02.028. Epub 2017 Feb 22. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017. PMID: 28237870
Apart from conventional drugs, like serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral contraceptives, complementary and alternative medicines such as Vitex agnus castus are used by many women experiencing PMS. OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to determine the efficacy, tole …
Apart from conventional drugs, like serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral contraceptives, complementary and alternative medicines such as …
Narrative review of Vitex agnus-castus in symptoms in Gynecology.
Mendes C, Fonseca AMD, Alves MS, Bayer LHCM, Veiga ECA, Sorpreso ICE, Baracat EC, Soares Júnior JM. Mendes C, et al. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2022 May;68(5):716-719. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.20220174. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2022. PMID: 35584503 Free article. Review. No abstract available.
Vitex Agnus-Castus for the Treatment of Cyclic Mastalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Ooi SL, Watts S, McClean R, Pak SC. Ooi SL, et al. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2020 Feb;29(2):262-278. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2019.7770. Epub 2019 Aug 29. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2020. PMID: 31464546
It may associate with latent hyperprolactinemia due to the insufficient inhibitory effect of dopamine on the pituitary gland. Vitex agnus-castus (VAC) is known for its dopaminergic activity and its possible actions on CM and latent hyperprolactinemia. ...
It may associate with latent hyperprolactinemia due to the insufficient inhibitory effect of dopamine on the pituitary gland. Vitex …
Use of Vitex agnus-castus in patients with menstrual cycle disorders: a single-center retrospective longitudinal cohort study.
Höller M, Steindl H, Abramov-Sommariva D, Kleemann J, Loleit A, Abels C, Stute P. Höller M, et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2024 May;309(5):2089-2098. doi: 10.1007/s00404-023-07363-4. Epub 2024 Feb 23. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2024. PMID: 38393671 Free PMC article.
PURPOSE: To evaluate clinical characteristics, quality of life (QoL) and effectiveness in patients with menstrual cycle disorders (MCDs) including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea and mastodynia/mastalgia related to premenstrual syndrome taking the Vitex agnus …
PURPOSE: To evaluate clinical characteristics, quality of life (QoL) and effectiveness in patients with menstrual cycle disorders (MCDs) inc …
The effects of Vitex agnus-castus on menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mollazadeh S, Mirghafourvand M, Abdollahi NG. Mollazadeh S, et al. J Complement Integr Med. 2019 Jul 31;17(1):/j/jcim.2019.17.issue-1/jcim-2018-0053/jcim-2018-0053.xml. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2018-0053. J Complement Integr Med. 2019. PMID: 31369395
Introduction Vitex agnus-castus, also called Vitex, is a plant with many medicinal properties. This systematic study examined the evidence of the effectiveness and safety of Vitex on menstrual bleeding (primary outcome) and its side effects (sec …
Introduction Vitex agnus-castus, also called Vitex, is a plant with many medicinal properties. This systematic s …
The mechanisms underlying the role of Vitex agnus-castus in mastalgia.
Zeqiri A, Dermaku-Sopjani M, Sopjani M. Zeqiri A, et al. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2022;123(12):913-918. doi: 10.4149/BLL_2022_147. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2022. PMID: 36342880 Review.
One of the most well-known medicinal plants is Vitex agnus-castus L., which belongs to the Verbenaceae family. This shrub tree is mainly grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. ...In this review, we will analyze and characterize the known roles of VAC in …
One of the most well-known medicinal plants is Vitex agnus-castus L., which belongs to the Verbenaceae family. This shr …
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