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title: Do birth control pills help PMS? | Niyora
description: Yes. Birth control pills can treat and prevent premenstrual syndrome according to this review, though the abstract does not provide specific details about the
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/combined-oral-contraceptives-health-benefits-beyond-contraception-2014/
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Review, 2014

# Do birth control pills help PMS?

Yes. Birth control pills can treat and prevent premenstrual syndrome according to this review, though the abstract does not provide specific details about the strength of benefit.

 Early or limited evidence

Women taking combined oral contraceptives (review of literature)

## What they did

Review article summarizing the non-contraceptive health benefits of combined oral contraceptives, including their effects on premenstrual syndrome.

## What they found

The review identifies premenstrual syndrome as one of several conditions that can be treated or prevented with birth control pills. The authors note that these non-contraceptive benefits are often underestimated and that most women are unaware of them.

## What it means for you

Birth control pills may help with PMS, but this is a review summarizing existing evidence rather than presenting new research. The abstract does not provide specific numbers about how many women benefit or how much symptoms improve.

## About the study

Original title Combined oral contraceptives: health benefits beyond contraception Authors Caserta D, Ralli E, Matteucci E et al. Journal Panminerva medica Year 2014 Study design Review What was tested None—review of existing evidence on combined oral contraceptive benefits Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25056245/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25056245/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)[Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-pcos/)[Endometriosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-endometriosis/)[Migraine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-migraine/)

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