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title: Does magnesium deficiency cause premenstrual disorders? | Niyora
description: Low magnesium may be one cause of premenstrual disorders. It may lead to nervous system problems and mental health symptoms related to PMS.
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Study, 2005

# Does magnesium deficiency cause premenstrual disorders?

Low magnesium may be one cause of premenstrual disorders. It may lead to nervous system problems and mental health symptoms related to PMS.

 Early or limited evidence

This is a review article, not a study with specific participants.

## What they did

This article discusses how magnesium deficiency causes premenstrual disorders. It explains its effects on the nervous system and mental health.

## What they found

Magnesium deficiency appears to be one component of what causes premenstrual disorders. Low magnesium may explain why symptoms vary between women and why premenstrual disorders affect the nervous system and mental health.

## What it means for you

Low magnesium might be one reason some women develop premenstrual symptoms, especially affecting mood and nerve function. This discusses theory rather than testing magnesium supplements in a study. More research would be needed to show if magnesium treatment helps.

## About the study

Original title [Role of magnesium in the pathogenesis of premenstrual disorders] Authors Ventskivs'ka IB, Senchuk AIa Journal Likars'ka sprava Year 2005 Study design Study What was tested Not applicable - this is a review discussing magnesium's role. Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16498787/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16498787/)

## Topics

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

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