Can dietary supplements improve endometriosis-associated pain? Original paper
In this meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials, taking supplements for endometriosis-related pain did not improve symptoms and pelvic pain or quality of life scores.
This Study Summary was published on June 3, 2025.
The study
The participants — a total of 545 reproductive-aged women with diagnosed endometriosis — received one type of supplement (i.e., vitamin D, melatonin, resveratrol, garlic, curcumin, silymarin, fish oil, probiotics), which differed across studies, for 6 to 24 weeks.
The outcomes were symptom severity (i.e., pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia), mental effect of pain, and quality of life.
None of the outcomes were improved in the intervention group compared to the placebo group. Only 1 out of the 3 quality of life measures showed a small improvement in the intervention group compared to the placebo group.
Most of the included studies had significant methodological concerns, and/or risk of bias.
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The results
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This Study Summary was published on June 3, 2025.