Therapeutic Effects of Vitamins in Endometriosis Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed
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- Endometriosis affects 10% of reproductive-age women, causing chronic pain and infertility.
- Hormonal and surgical treatments have limitations due to side effects and recurrence.
- Systematic review of RCTs on vitamins D, C, and E for endometriosis.
- Vitamin D (50,000 IU) reduces pelvic pain and improves inflammatory markers.
- Vitamins C and E combined decrease oxidative stress markers like MDA and ROS.
- Patients reported 43% less pelvic pain and 37% less dysmenorrhea with vitamin therapy.
- No significant improvement in pregnancy rates observed with vitamin supplementation.
- Vitamins D, C, and E are safe, low-cost adjunct therapies for symptom relief.
- Further research needed on long-term effects on fertility and lesion regression.