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- What is a biopsychosocial model of PMS?

Study, 1986

# What is a biopsychosocial model of PMS?

A biopsychosocial model sees PMS as coming from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. This approach offers a six-point framework for evaluating women with multiple symptoms.

 Early or limited evidence

Conceptual paper with no study population.

## What they did

The authors describe how to apply a biopsychosocial model - one that considers the body, mind, and social environment - to understanding PMS and evaluating women with symptoms.

## What they found

The authors explain that biological factors like hormones, psychological factors like stress and mood, and social factors like relationships and life circumstances all interact to create PMS.

## What it means for you

Understanding PMS as involving body, mind, and life circumstances together may help doctors and researchers understand it better. The main limitation is that this is a theoretical model, not a study testing whether this approach actually works.

## About the study

Original title A biopsychosocial model of premenstrual syndrome Authors Keye WR Jr, Trunnell EP Journal International journal of fertility Year 1986 Study design Study Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2878894/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2878894/)

## Topics

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

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