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Herbal medicine as a complementary therapy for dysmenorrhea: effects on pain and reduction of analgesic use

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  • Soo-Hyun Sung

  • Kyeore Bae

  • Hyein Jeong

  • Dong-Il Kim

  • Minjung Park

  • May 20, 2026

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    Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder affecting women's quality of life, with increasing prevalence in recent years.

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    This study evaluated the effects of traditional herbal decoctions (THDs) on menstrual pain and analgesic use among women with dysmenorrhea.

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    The THD group showed a significant reduction in menstrual pain intensity and analgesic consumption compared to the non-THD group at visit 2.

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    No significant differences in pain duration were observed between the THD and non-THD groups throughout the study.

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    Preliminary findings suggest THDs may benefit dysmenorrhea management, but larger studies are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.

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Herbal medicine as a complementary therapy for dysmenorrhea: effects on pain and reduction of analgesic use

  • by Soo-Hyun Sung, Kyeore Bae, Hyein Jeong, Dong-Il Kim, Minjung Park

  • May 20, 2026

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