Study, 2011
What non-drug treatments are discussed for PMS?
Many non-drug treatments have been proposed for PMS. The review suggests non-drug approaches may be preferred because medications can have side effects, though this abstract does not specify which treatments work best.
What they did
Reviewed scientific evidence on non-drug treatments for PMS published through 2010.
What they found
PMS is believed to affect up to 80% of women in their reproductive years. It causes a complex set of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms that can interfere with life and relationships.
What it means for you
Because PMS is common and drugs can cause side effects, non-drug options are worth considering. However, this review does not describe which specific treatments were actually tested or how well they worked.
80%
of women believed to have PMS
About the study
- Original title
- Non-pharmacological treatment of premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Shabnam Montazeri
- Journal
- African Journal of Midwifery and Women s Health
- Year
- 2011
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- Non-drug treatments (reviewed, not tested)
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2011.5.3.148
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