Meta-Analysis
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil for Mastalgia Treatment.
Lina Liana Ahmad Adni, Mohd Noor Norhayati, Ritzzaleena Rosli Mohd Rosli, Juliawati Muhammad
Meta-AnalysisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
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Research Facts
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil for Mastalgia Treatment.
Lina Liana Ahmad Adni, Mohd Noor Norhayati, Ritzzaleena Rosli Mohd Rosli, Juliawati Muhammad
Meta-Analysis · Strong · 2021 · International journal of environmental research and public health
Findings

This analysis of 13 clinical trials involving 1,752 women found that evening primrose oil was no more effective at reducing breast pain than placebo, topical NSAIDs, vitamin E, or danazol. The good news: it's safe and didn't cause more side effects than other treatments or placebos.

Design: Meta-Analysis
Evidence: Strong
Journal: International journal of environmental research and public health
Methodology

Researchers reviewed published randomized clinical trials comparing evening primrose oil to placebo or other treatments for breast pain, then combined the results to see what the overall evidence showed.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract