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The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) alone and in combination with nepeta menthoides on the menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome : a randomized controlled trial
Joint Authors
Mirghafourvand, Mojgan
Ghanbari Homayi, Solmaz
Farshbaf Khalili, Azizah
Malakuti, Jamilah
Charandabi, Sakineh Mohammad Alizadeh
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 12 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: An increased amount of menstrual bleeding in women causes anemia and decreased quality of life.
Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effects of lemon balm alone and in combination with Nepeta menthoides on menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome.
Patients and Methods: This triple-blind randomized controlled trial included 93 female students with aged 18 years and older.
The intervention groups received 500 mg capsules of lemon balm alone or lemon balm in combination with N.
menthoides.
The control group received 500 mg capsules of placebo twice daily in the luteal phase for two consecutive menstrual cycles.
A Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart (Higham) was completed at baseline and 1 and 2 months after the intervention.
Data were analyzed using the chi-square, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and repeated measures tests.
Results: The differences in baseline characteristics and Higham scores of the three groups were not statistically significant (P > 0.05).
General linear model analysis with adjustment for the preintervention menstrual bleeding level showed that there was no statistically significant difference in terms of menstrual bleeding mean in the first (P = 0.602) and second menstrual periods after intervention (P = 0.148) among the three intervention groups.
Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, treatment with lemon balm and lemon balm N.
menthoides herbs did not decrease menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome.
However, further clinical studies should be performed to assess the efficacy of lemonbalmandN.
menthoides in reproductivewomento determine whether this medication is appropriate for treatment in the clinical setting.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mirghafourvand, Mojgan& Malakuti, Jamilah& Charandabi, Sakineh Mohammad Alizadeh& Farshbaf Khalili, Azizah& Ghanbari Homayi, Solmaz. 2016. The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) alone and in combination with nepeta menthoides on the menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome : a randomized controlled trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 12, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mirghafourvand, Mojgan…[et al.]. The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) alone and in combination with nepeta menthoides on the menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome : a randomized controlled trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 12 (Dec. 2016), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mirghafourvand, Mojgan& Malakuti, Jamilah& Charandabi, Sakineh Mohammad Alizadeh& Farshbaf Khalili, Azizah& Ghanbari Homayi, Solmaz. The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) alone and in combination with nepeta menthoides on the menstrual bleeding in students with premenstrual syndrome : a randomized controlled trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 12, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-758436