Study, 2005
What are the treatment options for premenstrual disorders?
Yes, there are several approaches. Women can try lifestyle changes, diet changes, stress management, or medications. The best approach for each person depends on her individual needs.
What they did
This article reviews different ways to treat premenstrual symptoms. It covers lifestyle and diet changes, stress management, and medications, including newer drug options.
What they found
Several approaches exist for treating premenstrual disorders. These include lifestyle and diet changes, stress management without medications, and various medications. New medications are being researched.
What it means for you
Women have many options to manage premenstrual symptoms based on what works best for them. The key is finding the right approach with support from healthcare providers. This is a summary of existing treatments rather than a study testing one new treatment.
About the study
- Original title
- New treatment approaches for premenstrual disorders
- Authors
- Rapkin AJ
- Journal
- The American journal of managed care
- Year
- 2005
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- Not applicable - this is a review of different treatment approaches.
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16336057/
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