Survey study, 1998
What is premenstrual syndrome?
PMS is a group of emotional and physical symptoms that happen in the second half of the menstrual cycle, likely caused by genetics, hormones, and brain processes. Medications can help, but we need more research to fully understand it.
What they did
This article reviews what is known about premenstrual syndromes, including how it's defined, diagnosed, what causes it, and how it's treated.
What they found
PMS involves emotional and physical symptoms in the second half of the menstrual cycle. The cause likely involves genetic factors, reproductive hormones, neurotransmitters, and other brain processes. Effective medications exist for treatment, though the patterns of relapse and recurrence are not well understood.
What it means for you
This is a review article, not original research, so it summarizes what is known rather than presenting new findings. More research is needed in all areas to improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of the condition.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual syndromes
- Authors
- Freeman EW, Halbreich U
- Journal
- Psychopharmacology bulletin
- Year
- 1998
- Study design
- Survey study
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9803757/
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