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Vitamins show promise in managing primary dysmenorrhea, offering anti-inflammatory and pain-relief benefits. Further research is needed to confirm their role as alternative treatments for this common gynecological issue.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Primary dysmenorrhea is a prevalent gynecological condition impacting daily life.
  • Established treatments like NSAIDs have adverse effects, driving the search for alternatives.
  • Vitamins are emerging as potential therapeutic agents for dysmenorrhea management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and present evidence on the efficacy of vitamin supplementation for primary dysmenorrhea.
  • To highlight vitamins as potential alternative treatments for dysmenorrhea.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of clinical trials published in the last decade.
  • Searches conducted on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using keywords like "primary dysmenorrhea" and "vitamins."
  • Focus on studies investigating vitamin D and vitamin E supplementation.

Main Results:

  • Thirteen clinical trials were analyzed, with most supporting vitamins' anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic effects.
  • Vitamins D and E demonstrated significant benefits in alleviating dysmenorrhea symptoms.
  • Evidence suggests vitamins possess properties beneficial for pain relief and inflammation reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Vitamins show potential as alternative therapeutic options for primary dysmenorrhea.
  • Despite limited and varied research, vitamins warrant consideration for clinical use.
  • Further investigation is necessary to solidify the role of vitamins in dysmenorrhea management.