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title: How are PMS and PMDD treated? | Niyora
description: PMS and PMDD are treated with antidepressants, hormonal drugs, talk therapy, and lifestyle changes. Non-medication approaches are becoming increasingly import
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-and-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-from-the-theory-to-the-2023/
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Study, 2023

# How are PMS and PMDD treated?

PMS and PMDD are treated with antidepressants, hormonal drugs, talk therapy, and lifestyle changes. Non-medication approaches are becoming increasingly important.

 Moderate study design

Women of reproductive age with PMS or PMDD (general review)

## What they did

This article reviews current knowledge about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), including their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

## What they found

Many premenstrual symptoms have been described. Mood swings are the most important emotional symptom and bloating is the most common physical symptom. Diagnostic criteria exist for both conditions. Treatment options include antidepressants, hormonal drugs, lifestyle changes, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (talk therapy). Non-medication methods like lifestyle changes and talk therapy are becoming increasingly important in treatment.

## What it means for you

PMS and PMDD are recognized conditions with diagnostic criteria and multiple treatment options. Treatment should be chosen based on each woman's individual symptoms. The main limitation is that despite research, the exact cause of these conditions remains unclear.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder From the theory to the clinical approach Authors Danuta Maciejewska, Kamil Kapłon, Laura WOJTALA et al. Journal Journal of Education Health and Sport Year 2023 Study design Study What was tested None - review of treatment approaches Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.12775/jehs.2023.31.01.003](https://doi.org/10.12775/jehs.2023.31.01.003)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)

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