Non-randomised trial, 2026
Is Pilates exercise or Vitex agnus supplement more effective at reducing PMS symptoms?
Yes, both reduced PMS symptoms after 2 months (p<0.001), but Pilates was significantly more effective than Vitex agnus (p<0.001). The study lacked randomization and did not compare to standard PMS treatments.
What they did
Quasi-experimental study of 60 sedentary college-aged girls (18-25 years) with PMS at Isfahan University in Iran. Participants were assigned to three groups: Pilates exercise, Vitex agnus supplement, or control. Symptom severity was assessed at baseline and repeatedly over 4 months.
What they found
After 1 and 2 months, both Pilates and Vitex agnus groups showed decreased PMS and physical and psychological symptoms (p<0.001). Pilates resulted in greater reductions in physical, psychological, and total PMS symptoms compared to Vitex agnus and control groups (p<0.001).
What it means for you
Pilates exercise appears more effective than Vitex agnus for reducing PMS symptoms in this age group. However, the study lacked randomization and did not compare to standard PMS treatments. The control group was passive, so we cannot determine whether improvements were due to the active interventions or other factors.
60
girls studied
18-25
age range, years
p<0.001
Pilates more effective than Vitex agnus
About the study
- Original title
- Comparison of Effect of Pilates exercise and Vitex agnus intake on Premenstrual Syndrome in sedentary girls
- Authors
- Zeinab Samadi
- Journal
- Health Nexus
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Non-randomised trial
- Participants
- 60
- What was tested
- 2 months of Pilates exercise versus Vitex agnus supplement versus passive control
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.61838/kman.hn.3432
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