--- title: How is PMS identified and treated in women with intellectual disabilities? description: PMS is more common in women with intellectual disabilities, but there is no standard way to diagnose it or measure whether treatment works. Diagnosis relies o url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/current-evidence-for-the-identification-and-management-of-premenstrual-syndrome-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How is PMS identified and treated in women with intellectual disabilities? Systematic review, 2019 # How is PMS identified and treated in women with intellectual disabilities? PMS is more common in women with intellectual disabilities, but there is no standard way to diagnose it or measure whether treatment works. Diagnosis relies on observers watching for symptoms rather than women reporting them. Early or limited evidence 10 studies involving 414 women with intellectual disabilities and PMS ## What they did Searched for studies on identifying and managing PMS in women with intellectual disabilities. Reviewed 27 full-text papers and selected 10 research studies involving 414 women with intellectual disabilities and PMS. ## What they found All studies showed that PMS is more common in women with intellectual disabilities than in the general population. No standard symptom checklist exists for diagnosis. Treatments varied between care centers and included non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, birth control pills, progesterone injections, and intrauterine devices. No consistent method was used to measure whether treatment worked. ## What it means for you Women with intellectual disabilities likely have more PMS than other women, but doctors lack standard tools to diagnose it and measure treatment success. The review recommends using a modified symptom diary and individualized treatment plans. More research is needed. 10 studies analyzed 414 women studied 27 full-text papers reviewed ## About the study Original title Current evidence for the identification and management of premenstrual syndrome in women with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review Authors Nina Catherine Cooper, Deepa Balachandran Nair, Sile Egan et al. Journal Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Year 2019 Study design Systematic review What was tested Various PMS treatments: NSAIDs, birth control pills, progesterone injections, intrauterine contraceptive systems Read the paper [doi.org/10.1108/amhid-05-2019-0015](https://doi.org/10.1108/amhid-05-2019-0015) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) 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 Systematic review, 2020 How common is PMS among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia? Randomised trial, 2011 Does a 24/4 birth control pill help women with PMDD improve work, relationship, and social functioning? Review, 2009 What causes PMDD and what are the treatment options? Randomised trial, 2004 Which low-dose birth control pill has better cycle control and fewer side effects? Study, 2026 What treatments work for PMDD? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMS in female medical students and how much does it affect their daily life? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗