Randomised trial, 2008
How common are PMS and PMDD in teenage girls?
At least 20% of adolescents have moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms that interfere with daily life. However, large research studies focused on teenagers have not been done, so exact numbers and the best treatments are not well understood.
What they did
This is a review of published research about how common PMS and PMDD are in adolescents, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated, compared to what is known about adult women.
What they found
At least 20% of adolescents may experience moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms associated with functional impairment. Premenstrual disorders likely start in the teen years. Current treatments include lifestyle changes and medications that suppress hormonal changes or increase serotonin.
What it means for you
Premenstrual disorders are common in adolescents and likely start in the teen years. However, doctors need focused research studies in teenagers to understand exactly how often these disorders occur and what treatments work best.
At least 20%
Of adolescents with moderate-to-severe symptoms
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adolescents
- Authors
- Rapkin AJ, Mikacich JA
- Journal
- Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
- Year
- 2008
- Study design
- Randomised trial
- What was tested
- Not applicable - this is a literature review
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1097/gco.0b013e3283094b79
Topics
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