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Review, 2001

# What can help women manage PMS symptoms at work?

First-line treatments include diet changes, nutritional supplements, exercise, and stress management. More research is needed on how well these work and whether they improve work attendance and performance.

 Early or limited evidence

Workers with PMS (occupational health review)

## What they did

Occupational health review of PMS, its definition, diagnosis, and first-line treatment approaches for workplace settings.

## What they found

PMS can be severe enough to disrupt personal relationships, social activities, or job performance. First-line treatments include dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, aerobic exercise, and stress management skills.

## What it means for you

Lifestyle changes may help manage PMS, particularly through occupational health support. Evidence is lacking on whether these treatments improve actual workplace outcomes.

## About the study

Original title PMS in the workplace. An occupational health nurse's guide to premenstrual syndrome Authors Tempel R Journal AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Year 2001 Study design Review What was tested Dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, aerobic exercise, stress management Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1177/216507990104900203](https://doi.org/10.1177/216507990104900203)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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