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Randomised trial, 2003

Does homeopathy help premenstrual syndrome?

According to this study, yes, homeopathy may help PMS, but certainty is limited because the abstract does not provide specific study details or results.

Early or limited evidence Women with PMS (sample size not specified)

What they did

This was described as a randomized controlled trial of homeopathic treatment for PMS. However, the abstract does not provide specific details about study design, sample size, methods, or duration.

What they found

A randomized controlled trial of homeopathy for PMS confirmed clinical experience suggesting that homeopathy is helpful for PMS. No specific results or numbers are provided in this abstract.

What it means for you

Homeopathy may help PMS, though a systematic review found that complementary therapies as a whole are not proven for PMS. The abstract provides insufficient details to judge study quality or reliability.

About the study

Original title
Homeopathic treatment for premenstrual symptoms
Authors
Jones A
Journal
The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
Year
2003
Study design
Randomised trial
What was tested
Homeopathic treatment
Open access
Yes

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