Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicine on treatment of dysmenorrhea: An analysis of a multicenter, prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of individually prescribed decoction herbal medicine for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. Herbal decoction was compared to other herbal formulations and combined treatment modalities, focusing on reductions in menstrual pain intensity, duration, and analgesic use. Personalized herbal treatments were hypothesized to alleviate symptoms more effectively by addressing individual constitutional imbalances.

Methods

This prospective observational study was conducted at 33 Korean medicine clinics and one Korean medicine hospital in South Korea, enrolling 135 participants. Based on the treatment they received, participants were categorized into three groups: herbal decoction only group (Decoction only Group, n

SUBMITTER: Cho SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410341 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature