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Case-control study, 2005

# Do calcium and vitamin D prevent premenstrual syndrome?

A large case-control study of nurses followed for 10 years compared dietary calcium and vitamin D intake between women who developed PMS and those who remained symptom-free.

 Moderate study design

1057 women who developed PMS and 1968 controls from Nurses' Health Study II

## What they did

Case-control study among Nurses' Health Study II participants followed for 10 years. Compared 1057 women who developed PMS with 1968 women who remained free of PMS symptoms.

## What they found

The study examined dietary calcium and vitamin D intake between women who developed PMS during the 10 years and those who remained free of PMS symptoms.

## What it means for you

This study tracked a large group of nurses over a decade to see if dietary nutrients affect whether women develop PMS. The sample size and duration are substantial strengths.

1057

women who developed PMS

1968

women without PMS symptoms

10

years of follow-up

## About the study

Original title Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D Might Prevent PMS Authors Ann Jeanette Davis Journal Journal watch Year 2005 Study design Case-control study Participants 1,057 What was tested Dietary calcium and vitamin D intake Read the paper [doi.org/10.1056/jp200509070000013](https://doi.org/10.1056/jp200509070000013)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Vitamin D](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-d/)

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