Efficacy of zinc supplementation for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea: a double-blind randomised controlled trial

Objectives To determine the efficacy of zinc sulfate supplementation in managing dysmenorrhoea. Methods In total, 103 high school students were randomised into an experimental arm (52 students) and a control arm (51 students) and received 40-mg zinc sulfate or placebo, respectively, over three cycle...

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Main Authors: Hillary I. Obiagwu, George U. Eleje, Nworah J.A. Obiechina, Betrand O. Nwosu, Gerald O. Udigwe, Joseph I. Ikechebelu, Joseph O Ugboaja, Chukwuemeka C. Okoro, Ifeanyi O. Okonkwo, Ayodele O. Okwuosa, Charlotte B. Oguejiofor, Chisom G. Chigbo, Chukwudi A. Ogabido, Chidinma Charity Okafor, Chigozie G. Okafor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605231171489