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title: Could herbal medicine help treat PMS? | Niyora
description: Unknown. Current standard treatments for PMS and PMDD have significant drawbacks, so the authors argue that research into herbal and non-drug methods is impor
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-and-the-possibility-of-herbal-medicine-2014/
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Survey study, 2014

# Could herbal medicine help treat PMS?

Unknown. Current standard treatments for PMS and PMDD have significant drawbacks, so the authors argue that research into herbal and non-drug methods is important, but this paper does not test any herbal remedies.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with PMS (general discussion, no specific study group)

## What they did

Reviewed and discussed the literature on PMS, how it affects women, and current treatment approaches and their limitations.

## What they found

Hormone therapy has limitations and causes side effects that can outweigh its benefits. Antidepressants used for PMDD are effective but carry risks of addiction and adverse reactions with long-term use. The authors note that PMS causes significant impacts on daily activities, relationships, and quality of life.

## What it means for you

Standard treatments have drawbacks, making research into alternative approaches like herbal medicine worthwhile. However, this is a discussion of existing knowledge and does not provide evidence that any herbal remedy actually works for PMS.

unknown

effectiveness of herbal medicine for PMS

limited

long-term use of antidepressants

significant

impact on daily life and relationships

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome and the possibility of herbal medicine Authors Irina V. Kuznetsova, V.V. Dil Journal GYNECOLOGY Year 2014 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.26442/2079-5831_16.5.101-105](https://doi.org/10.26442/2079-5831_16.5.101-105)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Estradiol, progesterone and hormone therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormone-therapy/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)

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