Study, 1986
Does a combination of stress reduction, exercise, and diet help PMS?
Yes, a combination approach that includes stress reduction, increased exercise, and proper diet has been found effective for treating PMS. Medications can be added when needed.
What they did
28 women with PMS were treated with a combination of stress reduction, increased exercise, proper diet, empathic understanding from their healthcare provider, and medications added as needed.
What they found
The combination approach was found effective in treating PMS.
What it means for you
A combination of lifestyle changes such as stress reduction, exercise, and diet combined with caring support from healthcare providers may help PMS symptoms. The main limitation is the small number of women (28) and no comparison to other treatment approaches.
28
women with PMS
About the study
- Original title
- Biopsychosocial approach to premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Price WA, Dimarzio LR, Gardner PR
- Journal
- American family physician
- Year
- 1986
- Study design
- Study
- Participants
- 28
- What was tested
- Stress reduction, increased exercise, proper diet, empathic care, and medications.
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3716964/
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