Non-randomised trial, 2020
What treatments help premenstrual syndrome?
Both medications and non-drug treatments help PMS. Non-drug options including herbs, supplements, exercise, and therapy are recommended as they have fewer side effects.
What they did
Researchers reviewed studies published through December 2019 from multiple medical databases. They examined both drug and non-drug treatments for PMS in women of childbearing age.
What they found
Medications studied include lithium and fluoxetine. Non-drug treatments include herbs (ginger, fennel, chamomile, lavender), supplements (omega-3 capsules, turmeric, citrus sinensis essential oil), foods (carbohydrate-rich foods and soy), behavioral-psychological therapies, exercise (walking and yoga), and minerals (vitamin E, B6, and calcium).
What it means for you
Many treatments can help PMS. Non-drug treatments are popular and have fewer complications, making them worth trying first. The main limit is this is a review of other studies rather than a new study directly testing treatments.
2
medications identified
4
herbs recommended
3
minerals and vitamins
About the study
- Original title
- Evaluation of Non-Pharmacological Strategies, Therapeutic and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Review Study
- Authors
- Fatemeh Shoaee, Malihe Pouredalati, Sahebeh Dadshahi et al.
- Journal
- International journal of pediatrics
- Year
- 2020
- Study design
- Non-randomised trial
- What was tested
- Multiple drug and non-drug treatments for PMS
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.46333.3771
Topics
Related studies
Review, 2023
Can herbs and supplements help with PMS symptoms?
Randomised trial, 2010
What treatments work for premenstrual syndrome?
Systematic review, 2007
What treatments work for premenstrual syndrome?
Study, 2002
Which PMS treatments have good scientific evidence?
Survey study, 2012
What non-hormonal medications and therapies help severe PMS and PMDD?
Review, 1991
What treatments are available for late luteal phase dysphoric disorder?