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description: An estimated 60-80% of menstruating teenagers experience some premenstrual symptoms. Those with moderate to severe symptoms that disrupt their lives meet crit
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Review, 2006

# How common is PMS in teenagers and how should it be treated?

An estimated 60-80% of menstruating teenagers experience some premenstrual symptoms. Those with moderate to severe symptoms that disrupt their lives meet criteria for PMS or PMDD. Treatment begins with education and lifestyle changes.

 Moderate study design

Review article on adolescents and women of childbearing age

## What they did

Review of scientific literature on PMS and PMDD diagnosis and treatment in adolescents.

## What they found

60-80% of menstruating women experience some degree of premenstrual symptoms. A similar proportion of teens would meet criteria for PMS or PMDD. Diagnoses are assigned to those whose lives are significantly affected by moderate to severe symptoms. Treatment should begin with education and lifestyle changes. Many treatments used in adults can also be employed safely in severe adolescent cases.

## What it means for you

PMS is common in teens as well as adults. Diagnosis requires moderate to severe symptoms that noticeably affect daily life, not just any premenstrual symptoms. Conservative approaches with education and lifestyle changes are recommended first. This is a review article summarizing clinical guidance.

60-80%

Women with any premenstrual symptoms

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome in adolescents: diagnosis and treatment Authors Rapkin AJ, Mikacich JA Journal Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER Year 2006 Study design Review What was tested Education and lifestyle changes Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16641847/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16641847/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Diuretics and other drugs](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diuretics-other-drugs/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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