Survey study, 2026
What non-drug methods do teenage girls use to manage PMS?
Many teenage girls use non-drug approaches like rest, music, relaxation, and dietary changes for PMS. However, this study only describes what they do, not whether these methods actually work.
What they did
200 girls aged 13–14 answered questions about their PMS and menstrual symptoms and the non-drug methods they used to manage them.
What they found
Most girls experienced PMS and menstrual symptoms including abdominal pain, mood swings, and food cravings. They commonly used home remedies, adequate rest, relaxation techniques, music therapy, hygiene practices, and dietary modifications such as avoiding junk food and increasing fluid intake.
What it means for you
Many teenage girls are trying non-drug approaches to manage PMS, which is helpful to know. This study only describes what they do, not whether these methods work or how they compare to other approaches.
200
adolescent girls studied
13-14
age range in years
About the study
- Original title
- Non-pharmacological Measures Adopted By Adolescent Girls to Manage Premenstrual and Menstrual Syndrome- A Descriptive Study
- Authors
- Mrudula E.S, Usha Marath, Fathima Nourin C.N - et al.
- Journal
- International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 200
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.84747
Original abstract
This study aimed to explore the knowledge and practices of individuals regarding PMS, with a particular focus on the non-pharmacological methods used and the factors influencing their adoption.A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design was adopted, among 200 adolescent girls by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a socio-demographic performa and a semi-structured questionnaire(Non-pharmacological measures adopted for premenstrual and menstrual syndrome).The findings revealed that most participants, aged 13–14 years, experienced PMS and menstrual symptoms such as abdominal pain, mood swings, and food cravings. Commonly used non-pharmacological measures included home remedies, adequate rest, relaxation techniques, music therapy, hygiene practices, and dietary modifications such as avoiding junk food and increasing fluid intake.Non-pharmacological measures, Adolescent girls, PMS
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