Chinese Herbal Medicine for Gynecologic Patients

Inclusion Criteria

• •Female aged 18-36 are met:
• •Self-reported pain or discomfort during menstruation, as indicated by Grade 1 or higher on the verbal multidimensional scoring system
• •May experience regular menstrual cycle and period must be \<7 days in duration
• •May be on birth control
• •Must know or can estimate the date of the next cycle/period
• •May find blood clots in menstrual blood
• •Must be in good health (doesn't report any medical conditions asked in the screening questionnaire)
• •Following a stable, consistent diet regimen
• •Follow a stable, consistent exercise regimen and are willing, for the duration of the study, to not decrease or increase the amount of exercise in their regimen
• •Agree to refrain from any lifestyle changes that may affect their menstrual cycle for the duration of the study (for example, getting on or off hormonal birth control, reducing the amount of exercise)
• •Follow a stable consistent regimen when using any other interventions, such as massage, chiropractic medicine, or acupuncture; agree not to increase or decrease the number of their other interventions
• •Willingness to adhere to the dietary supplement regimen
• •Willingness to refrain from any other dietary supplements targeting the menstrual cycle during the study period
• •Is able to communicate in English
• •Is willing and able to share feedback via REDCap
• •Must provide written informed consent (ICF)