Review, 2026
Can yoga and mind-based meditation help with PMS?
Yoga and Mind Sound Resonance Technique show promise as non-drug treatments for PMS. They appear to work by reducing stress hormones and improving emotional control.
What they did
This was a review article summarizing what is known about PMS, its causes, current treatments, and emerging evidence for yoga and Mind Sound Resonance Technique.
What they found
PMS affects up to 75% of menstruating women with physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms. A more severe form, PMDD, affects 3-8% of women and significantly impairs daily functioning. PMS involves hormonal fluctuations, neurotransmitter imbalances, genetic factors, and stress. Current treatments include lifestyle changes, SSRIs, hormonal contraceptives, and NSAIDs. Emerging evidence suggests yoga and Mind Sound Resonance Technique reduce cortisol levels and improve emotional regulation.
What it means for you
Yoga and meditation-based techniques may help manage PMS without medications by reducing stress. The review is based on emerging evidence, meaning more research is needed to understand how well these approaches work compared to other treatments.
Up to 75%
Proportion of menstruating women affected by PMS
3-8%
Proportion affected by PMDD
About the study
- Original title
- AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND THE THERAPEUTIC ROLE OF YOGIC PRACTICES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MSRT
- Journal
- International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.31032/ijbpas/2026/15.5.10168
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