--- title: Does cognitive-behavioral therapy or relaxation work better for PMS? description: Both cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation reduced PMS symptoms, but relaxation was more effective. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/comparison-effectiveness-of-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-and-relaxation-2018/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does cognitive-behavioral therapy or relaxation work better for PMS? Randomised trial, 2018 # Does cognitive-behavioral therapy or relaxation work better for PMS? Both cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation reduced PMS symptoms, but relaxation was more effective. Early or limited evidence 82 girls students ## What they did Randomized controlled trial. 82 girls were screened and divided into 3 groups: relaxation technique, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and control. ## What they found Both cognitive-behavioral therapy and relaxation technique improved PMS and PMDD symptoms. Relaxation technique was superior. ## What it means for you If you want to try a psychological approach to PMS, relaxation may work better than cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, the study provides very few specific details about how much symptoms improved or how many people benefited. The study was done in one location with girls only. 82 Girls students studied 3 Treatment groups ## About the study Original title Comparison effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy and relaxation technique on curing premenstrual syndrome Authors Farah Mahmoudi Journal Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling in Schools Current Perspectives Year 2018 Study design Randomised trial Participants 82 What was tested Relaxation technique or cognitive-behavioral therapy Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18844/gjgc.v8i3.3931](https://doi.org/10.18844/gjgc.v8i3.3931) Original abstract The main purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy and relaxation technique in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). For this purpose, after screening 82 girls students, they were randomly divided into three groups: relaxation, cognitive-behavioral and control. Results showed the amelioration of PMS and PMDD with cognitive-behavioural therapy and relaxation technique but relaxation technique was a superior method. It can be recommended that the relaxation technique for relief of PMS and PMDD. Keywords: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation technique, premenstrual syndrome. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Review, 2024 What are the most effective treatments for PMDD? Systematic review, 2021 Can cognitive behavioral therapy treat PMS without medication? Randomised trial, 2019 Does online cognitive behavioral therapy help women with PMDD? Review, 2017 What causes PMDD and what are the best treatments? Review, 2015 What do we know about PMS and PMDD and how are they treated? Review, 2013 What treatments work best for PMDD? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗