The wide-ranging health benefits of Pycnogenol for women of all ages: part II

Published: 19-May-2025
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Regardless of age, women are affected by reproductive health throughout their lives. Dr Franziska Weichmann, Manager of Scientific Communications and Product Development at Horphag Research, explores how a French maritime pine bark extract can help

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To date, more than 450 women have participated in seven different studies during which the effects of Pycnogenol on menstrual discomfort and endometriosis-related symptoms were specifically investigated.6–12

In an initial pilot trial, 39 women with either endometriosis, severe menstrual cramps or other chronic pelvic discomfort took Pycnogenol for 7 days before menstruation.6

The wide-ranging health benefits of Pycnogenol for women of all ages: part II

Abdominal discomfort, menstrual cramps and tenderness were found to be improved with Pycnogenol. These first observations have led to more research on the ingredient’s beneficial effects on menstrual discomfort.

In a second study, 47 women with dysmenorrhea took Pycnogenol for two menstrual cycles.7 The scores for abdominal discomfort were reduced by 41% compared with the scores before supplementation. 

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