Does Pueraria Mirifica Improve Vaginal Health in Menopausal Women?

Posted in Wellness   |   By Yasmin S.

Many people know Pueraria mirifica, a Thai herb, for its natural estrogen-like effects. But can it really improve vaginal health in women after menopause? A clinical trial by Jittima Manonai and colleagues explored this question in depth.

Study Design

This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in healthy postmenopausal women aged 45–60. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 20, 30, or 50 mg of Pueraria mirifica in capsules or a placebo daily for 24 weeks.

Key Findings

• After 24 weeks, 71 women were evaluated. Of these, 51 received Pueraria mirifica and 20 received placebo.
• The Pueraria mirifica group reported a decrease in vaginal dryness symptoms after 12 weeks of treatment.
• The vaginal maturation index (a measure of vaginal cell health) improved significantly. It changed from 46% parabasal, 43% intermediate, and 11% superficial cells at the start to 11% parabasal, 65% intermediate, and 24% superficial cells after treatment.
• There was no significant difference in adverse effects between the Pueraria mirifica and placebo groups.

Conclusion

This study showed that Pueraria mirifica has estrogenic effects on vaginal tissue, helping to:

• Reduce vaginal dryness
• Improve dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
• Reverse signs of vaginal atrophy
• Restore healthy vaginal epithelium

Importantly, no serious side effects were reported during the 24-week trial.

For postmenopausal women experiencing vaginal dryness or discomfort, Pueraria mirifica may be a natural alternative to improve vaginal health. However, as always, consult your doctor before starting any herbal supplement to ensure it is safe and suitable for your condition.

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Reference:

Manonai J, Chittacharoen A, Theppisai U, Theppisai H. Effect of Pueraria mirifica on vaginal health. Menopause. 2007;14(5):919-924. doi: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3180399486. PMID: 17415017.

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