Study, 2021
Can relaxation therapy help reduce PMS symptoms?
Yes. Relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga, massage, and breathing exercises may help reduce PMS symptoms. Many options exist that do not require medication.
What they did
This article discusses various relaxation therapy methods that may help women with PMS. It reviews meditation, visualization, Tai Chi, exercise, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, biofeedback, and breathing exercises.
What they found
The article notes that lifestyle adjustments including relaxation therapy can help reduce or manage PMS symptoms. It emphasizes that several relaxation methods are available and may benefit women.
What it means for you
Several relaxation methods may help with PMS without medication. However, this article reviews existing knowledge rather than reporting original research findings, so we cannot rate the strength of evidence as highly as we would for a research study.
About the study
- Original title
- The Mystery behind Relaxation Therapy: Adieu to Premenstrual Syndrome
- Authors
- Ancy Jose, Sabitha Nayak, Neetha Kamath et al.
- Journal
- Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- Various relaxation therapy methods
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1726689
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