Survey study, 2019
What are the evidence-based treatments for premenstrual disorders?
Four main treatment approaches exist: antidepressants, hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies. The summary did not specify how well each treatment works.
What they did
A healthcare educator summarized current evidence-based treatment approaches for premenstrual disorders for healthcare providers.
What they found
The summary identified four evidence-based treatment approaches: antidepressants, hormone therapy, lifestyle modification, and herbal therapy.
What it means for you
Women with premenstrual disorders have multiple evidence-based treatments available. This summary was written for healthcare providers and did not compare how effective each treatment is.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Disorders: Management Beyond the Pain
- Authors
- Angela Renee Starkweather
- Journal
- Topics in Pain Management
- Year
- 2019
- Study design
- Survey study
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1097/01.tpm.0000559755.75104.08
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