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Does Evening Primrose Oil Help With Cervical Ripening?

Vaginal EPO improves cervical readiness for labor in low-risk term pregnancies.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Vaginal EPO improves cervical readiness for labor in low-risk term pregnancies.

Effective Dose

1000-2000 mg vaginally

Products Containing Evening Primrose Oil

No products analyzed yet that contain this ingredient.

Other Claims About Evening Primrose Oil

Reduces pain scores in people with pa... (moderate) Combined with misoprostol vaginally, ... (moderate) Combined with fish oil, EPO lowers IL... (weak)
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