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title: How should doctors diagnose and treat PMS? | Niyora
description: PMS is diagnosable and treatable. Many physicians and organisations dispute whether it exists, and there is no clear agreement on how to diagnose it.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-diagnosis-and-treatment-1996/
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- How should doctors diagnose and treat PMS?

Study, 1996

# How should doctors diagnose and treat PMS?

PMS is diagnosable and treatable. Many physicians and organisations dispute whether it exists, and there is no clear agreement on how to diagnose it.

 Early or limited evidence

Not applicable - review article

## What they did

This is a clinical review article describing diagnosis, symptoms, and management of PMS. It is not a research study.

## What they found

The article states PMS can be diagnosed and treated effectively, though many in the medical field remain sceptical about whether it is a real condition.

## What it means for you

This provides clinical guidance on PMS diagnosis and treatment, but does not present new research evidence. It acknowledges that PMS remains controversial among some physicians and organisations despite clinical recognition.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome: diagnosis and treatment Authors Trott A, Trott A, Trott E Journal Delaware medical journal Year 1996 Study design Study What was tested None Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8764519/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8764519/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)

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