Probiotic and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Due to Menstruation in Healthy Women
Probiotic and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Due to Menstruation in Healthy Women
NCT ID: NCT04457401 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 187 Completion: 2024-06-01
Conditions
Menstrual Discomfort
Interventions
Probiotic, Placebo
Summary
In this double blind, parallel study, female participants who are on an oral contraceptive will consume either a probiotic or placebo supplement for approximately 8 weeks. Menstrual cramp and abdominal pain severity, as measured by the visual analog scale, will be assessed daily. A subgroup of participants will be asked to provide vaginal swab and stool samples to assess microbial communities.
Primary Outcome
Abdominal Pain