Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share By
Effects of Pomegranate Supplement on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life in Menopausal Women: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Publisher Pubmed



Adelmehraban MS1, 2 ; Tansaz M3 ; Mohammadi M4 ; Yavari M1, 5
Authors

Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Published:2022


Abstract

Background: Menopausal symptoms have negative effects on the aspects of quality of life and impose a high cost on the health system. In traditional Persian medicine, pomegranate is recommended to alleviate menopausal symptoms. Material and methods: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial was performed among 78 healthy women. Participants were interviewed three times: Before receiving the supplement/placebo, after completing the treatment, and after 3 weeks with no intervention. They filled out the demographic information sheet, modified-Kupperman index, and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaires. Results: The mean scores of the modified-Kupperman index and MENQOL characteristics before and after the treatment and after the follow-up period were significantly different between pomegranate and placebo groups in both modified-Kupperman and MENQOL scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that 4 weeks' treatment with the pomegranate supplement significantly ameliorates the irritating symptoms of menopause and improves the quality of life in menopausal women even after 4 weeks' medicine deprivation. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
Other Related Docs
8. Valerian Effect on Anxiety in Postmenopausal Women, Iranian Journal of Obstetrics# Gynecology and Infertility (2017)
17. Effect of Soy Milk Consumption on Quality of Life in Iranian Postmenopausal Women, Journal of Family and Reproductive Health (2015)
20. Antioxidant Capacity and Menopausal Symptoms, Aging: Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants (2020)