Study, 1986
What is a biopsychosocial model of PMS?
A biopsychosocial model sees PMS as coming from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. This approach offers a six-point framework for evaluating women with multiple symptoms.
What they did
The authors describe how to apply a biopsychosocial model - one that considers the body, mind, and social environment - to understanding PMS and evaluating women with symptoms.
What they found
The authors explain that biological factors like hormones, psychological factors like stress and mood, and social factors like relationships and life circumstances all interact to create PMS.
What it means for you
Understanding PMS as involving body, mind, and life circumstances together may help doctors and researchers understand it better. The main limitation is that this is a theoretical model, not a study testing whether this approach actually works.
About the study
- Original title
- A biopsychosocial model of premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Keye WR Jr, Trunnell EP
- Journal
- International journal of fertility
- Year
- 1986
- Study design
- Study
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2878894/