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title: Do PMS symptoms change during perimenopause? | Niyora
description: During perimenopause (the transition to menopause), the significance of PMS symptoms may change, and women need careful monitoring during this time.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/management-of-perimenopausal-symptoms-1991/
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Study, 1991

# Do PMS symptoms change during perimenopause?

During perimenopause (the transition to menopause), the significance of PMS symptoms may change, and women need careful monitoring during this time.

 Early or limited evidence

Clinical overview, not a specific research population

## What they did

A discussion of how symptoms during the perimenopausal period may differ from other times in life.

## What they found

During perimenopause, the significance of signs and symptoms associated with menstruation may change. PMS and abnormal uterine bleeding require close monitoring. Urinary incontinence may worsen due to hormonal changes.

## What it means for you

Women going through perimenopause should be aware that their PMS may change and should discuss any changes with their healthcare provider. The main limitation is the lack of specific data about how often these changes occur.

## About the study

Original title Management of perimenopausal symptoms Authors Freeman SB Journal NAACOG's clinical issues in perinatal and women's health nursing Year 1991 Study design Study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p1977](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p1977)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)

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