Vitamin E appears to relieve painful periods and reduce blood loss

Vitamin E appears to relieve painful periods and reduce blood loss
A paper in April’s edition of the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG) describes a large randomised controlled trail in which 278 girls aged 15-17 years were given 200 units of vitamin E twice a day over four consecutive menstrual periods, and the magnitude of the reduction in pain and blood loss was significantly greater in the vitamin E group than in the placebo.

Dysmenorrhoea is a condition that primarily affects schoolgirls and leads, for many, to a major disruption in their lives on a monthly basis.

Mr Peter Bowen-Simpkins says, “This is particularly exciting because such treatment is readily available over the counter, is free from side effects, avoids the use of hormones or pain relievers and appears to be very effective. This may be a breakthrough in a condition affecting thousands of young girls.”

Ends

For further information please contact:
Dr Saedideh Ziaei at: ziaei_99@yahoo.com or Mr Peter Bowen-Simpkins through the RCOG press office on 020 7772 6357.
Date published: 07/04/2005 - 01:00Published by: Simon KempNo of comments: 0
Categories
BJOG press release