Review, 1987
Does spironolactone, a water pill, help with premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
Some well-designed studies found that spironolactone helped reduce bloating and belly swelling during PMS. It may also improve mood and emotional symptoms.
What they did
This was a review of studies and theories about the role of water retention in PMS and whether water pills, particularly spironolactone, help treat it.
What they found
Well-conducted studies showed that diuretics, especially spironolactone, relieved bloatedness and abdominal distension. Improvements in emotional symptoms were also reported.
What it means for you
Spironolactone may help some PMS symptoms, even though the link to water retention is still not fully proven. The main limitation is that this review is based on a limited number of studies.
About the study
- Original title
- Effect of spironolactone on premenstrual syndrome symptoms
- Authors
- Vellacott ID, O'Brien PM
- Journal
- The Journal of reproductive medicine
- Year
- 1987
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Spironolactone (a diuretic)
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3302250/
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