Review, 2012
Does stopping ovulation help premenstrual symptoms?
Yes, transdermal estrogen (patch, gel, or implant) can stop the cyclical hormone changes that cause premenstrual symptoms. However, women usually need monthly progestogen and may experience side effects.
What they did
This was a review of how to suppress ovulation in women with premenstrual disorders, particularly those who cannot tolerate progestogen. The authors discuss multiple treatment options.
What they found
Transdermal estradiol (patch, gel, or implant) removes the cyclical hormone changes that cause premenstrual symptoms. A 7-day course of progestogen is required each month to protect the uterus, but can reproduce premenstrual symptoms in some women. Other options include hormone-suppressing injections or surgery to remove the ovaries.
What it means for you
Stopping ovulation with estrogen can effectively treat premenstrual disorders. The main challenge is that some treatments may cause the same symptoms they are meant to treat. This is a review summarizing different approaches.
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Days of progestogen per month
About the study
- Original title
- Treatment of premenstrual disorders by suppression of ovulation by transdermal estrogens
- Authors
- Studd J
- Journal
- Menopause international
- Year
- 2012
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Transdermal estradiol, progestogen, hormone injections, or surgery
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1258/mi.2012.012015
Topics
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