--- title: Does curcumin help with sleep problems in women with PMS and period pain? description: No. Both the curcumin and placebo groups improved similarly, with no significant difference between them. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effects-of-curcumin-supplementation-on-insomnia-and-daytime-sleepiness-in-young-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does curcumin help with sleep problems in women with PMS and period pain? Randomised trial, 2023 # Does curcumin help with sleep problems in women with PMS and period pain? No. Both the curcumin and placebo groups improved similarly, with no significant difference between them. Moderate study design 124 women with both PMS and dysmenorrhea (period pain) ## What they did 124 women with both PMS and period pain took either 500 mg curcumin plus piperine or placebo daily from 7 days before until 3 days after their period for three menstrual cycles. Sleep problems were measured with questionnaires. ## What they found Insomnia and daytime sleepiness scores improved in both groups, but the improvement was the same in the curcumin group and placebo group. There was no significant difference between the two treatments. ## What it means for you Curcumin does not appear to work better than placebo for sleep problems in women with PMS and period pain. The improvement in both groups may have been due to placebo effect or natural variation over time. 124 women studied 500 mg curcumin dose daily 3 menstrual cycles treated ## About the study Original title Effects of curcumin supplementation on insomnia and daytime sleepiness in young women with premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea: A randomized clinical trial Authors Seyedabadi S, Hoseini ZS, Ferns GA et al. Journal Avicenna journal of phytomedicine Year 2023 Study design Randomised trial Participants 60 What was tested 500 mg curcumin plus piperine daily versus placebo, taken from 7 days before to 3 days after menstruation for 3 menstrual cycles Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.22038/ajp.2023.21916](https://doi.org/10.22038/ajp.2023.21916) Original abstract Objective: Premenstrual syndrome and primary dysmenorrhea are common gynecological complaints that are associated with psychological disorders. There is increasing evidence for the neuroprotective properties of curcumin, a polyphenolic natural product. This study aimed to assess the effects of curcumin on sleep complications in women with premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. Materials and methods: This triple-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial comprised 124 patients with both premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. Participants were randomly assigned to curcumin (n=57) or control (n=60) groups. Each participant received one capsule containing either 500 mg of curcumin plus piperine or placebo, daily, from 7 days before until 3 days after menstruation for three consecutive menstrual cycles. Insomnia and sleepiness were assessed using standard questionnaires. Results: Scores for insomnia and daytime sleepiness were directly correlated with the Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool (PSST) score (p 0.05). There was a non-significant reduction in insomnia and sleepiness scores in both curcumin and placebo groups after the study intervention. Whilst, improvement rate of insomnia status, daytime sleepiness severity, short sleep duration and difficult sleep initiation was not statistically significant between the curcumin and placebo groups. Conclusion: Curcumin does not significantly affect sleep disorders in young women with premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Sleep and insomnia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-sleep/)[Curcumin and turmeric](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-curcumin/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Randomised trial, 2024 Does curcumin-piperine combination improve antioxidant activity in women with PMS and period pain? Cohort study, 2024 Is there a link between sleep and menstrual problems in teenage girls? Randomised trial, 2022 Does curcumin with piperine reduce PMS symptoms by lowering inflammation? Survey study, 2026 What factors are linked with period pain in teenage girls in Ethiopia? Survey study, 2025 Do menstrual problems and poor sleep affect mood and thinking in teenage girls? Survey study, 2024 Does poor sleep and period problems affect teen mental health? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗