Cohort study, 1997
Does counseling that reframes menstrual experiences help PMS?
Yes, counseling combining social support and positive reframing reduced PMS impairment and depression. However, this was a very small study without a control group, so results are preliminary.
What they did
A health promotion program for 18 women with PMS across four menstrual cycles that provided social support and taught positive reframing of menstrual cycle experiences. Researchers measured impairment and mood before, during, and after the program.
What they found
Impairment and state depression both decreased significantly from baseline to follow-up. Personal resource variables also improved significantly. Perimenstrual activation did not increase significantly.
What it means for you
Psychological approaches that help women reframe their relationship with their menstrual cycle can reduce PMS burden and depression. However, this was a very small study with no comparison group, so findings need confirmation in larger studies.
18
Women in program
4
Menstrual cycles tracked
About the study
- Original title
- Effect of positive reframing and social support on perception of perimenstrual changes among women with premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Morse GG
- Journal
- Health care for women international
- Year
- 1997
- Study design
- Cohort study
- Participants
- 18
- What was tested
- Health promotion program with social support and positive reframing of menstrual cycle experiences.
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/07399339709516272
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