How much Evening Primrose Oil should I take?

The effective dose is 1000-2000 mg vaginally.

Does Evening Primrose Oil Help With Cervical Ripening?

Q: Does Evening Primrose Oil help with cervical ripening?

Based on moderate evidence, Vaginal EPO improves cervical readiness for labor and reduces need for medical induction..

Vaginal EPO improves cervical readiness for labor and reduces need for medical induction.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Vaginal EPO improves cervical readiness for labor and reduces need for medical induction.

Effective Dose

1000-2000 mg vaginally

Supporting Studies

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PMID 38377980 PMID 37102338

Products Containing Evening Primrose Oil

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Other Claims About Evening Primrose Oil

Reduces pain scores in people with pa... (moderate) Combined with fish oil, lowers IL-6 l... (weak) Added to misoprostol vaginally, short... (moderate)

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