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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil for Mastalgia Treatment.
Lina Liana Ahmad Adni, Mohd Noor Norhayati, Ritzzaleena Rosli Mohd Rosli, Juliawati Muhammad
International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
Findings
This analysis of 13 studies with 1,752 women found that evening primrose oil performed no better than placebo, topical NSAIDs, vitamin E, or danazol for reducing breast pain. The good news: it's safe and doesn't cause more side effects than placebos. Bottom line—if you're taking EPO for breast pain relief, the evidence suggests you're not getting extra benefit from the ingredient itself.
Design
Meta-Analysis
Evidence
Strong
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health