--- title: Does digital healthcare help manage period pain and PMS? | Niyora description: Yes, digital apps and websites effectively reduced period pain and improved symptom management for PMS, according to a review of 8 studies. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effectiveness-of-digital-healthcare-in-managing-menstrual-symptoms-a-systematic-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does digital healthcare help manage period pain and PMS? Systematic review, 2025 # Does digital healthcare help manage period pain and PMS? Yes, digital apps and websites effectively reduced period pain and improved symptom management for PMS, according to a review of 8 studies. Strong study design Women of reproductive age with period pain or PMS ## What they did Systematic review of 8 studies (5 smartphone apps, 3 web programs) from databases up to August 2024, examining digital interventions for women with period pain or PMS. ## What they found Digital healthcare interventions effectively reduced period pain and positively improved symptom management for both period pain and PMS. ## What it means for you Mobile and web-based tools appear to be accessible and effective options for managing period symptoms. However, the review only included 8 studies, so more evidence would strengthen confidence in these findings. 750 Articles initially screened 8 Studies analyzed 5 Smartphone app studies ## About the study Original title Effectiveness of digital healthcare in managing menstrual symptoms: a systematic review Authors Seo MS, Seo BN Journal Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) Year 2025 Study design Systematic review What was tested Smartphone apps and web programs for managing period symptoms Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4069/whn.2025.05.22](https://doi.org/10.4069/whn.2025.05.22) Original abstract Purpose: Pain and symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) significantly impact the quality of life of women of reproductive age, potentially leading to various physical and psychological health problems that negatively influence daily activities. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of digital healthcare interventions in reducing health issues related to dysmenorrhea and PMS in women of reproductive age. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search of three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library) up to August 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating digital health interventions for managing dysmenorrhea and PMS symptoms in reproductive-age women. Of the 750 articles initially identified, eight studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of the included studies using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Results: Eight studies were included, categorized as smartphone application-based interventions (n=5) and web-based programs (n=3). Digital healthcare interventions effectively reduced dysmenorrhea-related pain and positively impacted symptom management for both dysmenorrhea and PMS. PMS symptom severity was the most frequently measured outcome used to evaluate intervention effectiveness. These findings emphasize the potential of mobile and web-based platforms as accessible and effective tools for managing menstrual symptoms among women. Conclusion: This review highlights the importance of digital healthcare in reducing health issues related to menstrual symptom management. It also highlights the critical role of nursing in integrating digital healthcare solutions to support menstrual health management among reproductive-age women. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Apps and digital interventions](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-digital-health/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[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 Survey study, 2026 Are menstrual characteristics linked to depression and anxiety in teenage girls? Survey study, 2025 How do employed women seek relief for premenstrual and menstrual symptoms at work? 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