--- title: How common is PMS and how do women treat it? | Niyora description: PMS was very common at 83.8%. Most women who had PMS took pain relievers or herbal remedies, and less than half saw a doctor. This is a survey of pharmacy cus url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-management-of-premenstrual-syndrome-results-of-a-questionnaire-survey-of-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS and how do women treat it? Survey study, 2022 # How common is PMS and how do women treat it? PMS was very common at 83.8%. Most women who had PMS took pain relievers or herbal remedies, and less than half saw a doctor. This is a survey of pharmacy customers, so it may not represent all women. Early or limited evidence 105 women surveyed at pharmacies in Lviv, Ukraine ## What they did 105 women were surveyed at pharmacies in Lviv, Ukraine about PMS symptoms and what medicines they used to treat it. ## What they found 83.8% experienced PMS symptoms. The most common complaints were abdominal or low back pain (46.6%) and increased irritability or aggression (43.2%). Of those with PMS, 87.5% used medicines, most commonly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (77.6%), sedatives (36.8%), or herbal remedies (18.4%). Only 23.9% had consulted a doctor, while 46.6% consulted a pharmacist. 44.8% preferred herbal medicines over synthetic drugs. ## What it means for you PMS is extremely common in this population and women typically treat it themselves with painkillers or herbs rather than seeing a doctor. The main limit is that this survey was at pharmacies, so it may not represent the general population. 83.8% With PMS symptoms 46.6% With abdominal or low back pain 77.6% Using NSAIDs for treatment ## About the study Original title The management of premenstrual syndrome: results of a questionnaire survey of women in Lviv pharmacies, Ukraine Authors Khrystyna Makukh, Oksana Horodnycha, Oksana Nepyivoda Journal ScienceRise Pharmaceutical Science Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 105 What was tested Examined prevalence and medication use patterns for PMS Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.15587/2519-4852.2022.260186](https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4852.2022.260186) Original abstract The aim. To establish the prevalence of PMS symptoms and evaluate the medication management of this disorder in Lviv. Materials and methods. The objects of the study were: scientific publications related to the problem of PMS; the results (n=105) of the survey. Methods applied: systematization, generalization, comparison, questionnaire. The statistical analyses (descriptive statistics, univariable analysis using simple logistic regression, multiple logistic regression) were performed with SPSS Trial. Results. The prevalence of PMS among the surveyed was high (83,8 %). The most common complaints are abdominal and/or low back pain (46,6 %) and increased irritability/aggression (43,2 %). Almost half (46,6 %) of women who experienced PMS consult a pharmacist, and only 23,9 % seek medical advice. At the same time, 87,5 % (n=77) of women (among those suffering from PMS) use medicines to alleviate/eliminate the symptoms of PMS. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (77,6 %), sedatives (36,8 %), and complex herbal remedies that affect the genital system (18,4 %) are the most common drugs for PMS. Choosing the way of PMS management, 44,8 % of women would prefer herbal medicines to synthetic ones. Both previous using of synthetic drugs for PMS and adverse drug reactions to synthetic drugs have a statistically significant contribution to a positive attitude towards herbal remedies (p=0,004 and p=0,026, respectively). Conclusion. PMS is a common medical and social issue. Achieving effective and safe medication management of PMS requires the joint participation of a physician, pharmacist, and the patient in terms of compliance and lifestyle adjustments Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. 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