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.
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
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