Study, 2015
What are the different types of premenstrual problems and how should they be diagnosed?
There are different types of premenstrual disorders, and doctors should use specific methods to diagnose PMS and distinguish it from other conditions.
What they did
Current medical knowledge about premenstrual syndrome is documented, including definition, types, diagnosis methods, treatment options, and how PMS develops in the body.
What they found
PMS has different types and forms. It is important to diagnose PMS accurately because sometimes PMS is mistaken for psychiatric or medical conditions that are actually responsible for the symptoms.
What it means for you
Understanding the different types of premenstrual problems and how to diagnose them correctly helps ensure women get appropriate treatment. Treatment options for PMS include various medicines and other approaches with different benefits and risks. A limitation is this covers current knowledge rather than new research findings.
About the study
- Original title
- Diagnosis, pathophysiology and management of premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Sally Walsh, Elgerta Ismaili, Bushra Naheed et al.
- Journal
- The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
- Year
- 2015
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1111/tog.12180
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