Survey study, 2026
What causes PMS and how can we treat it?
This is a review summarizing what is known about PMS. GABA and neurosteroid changes are suspected causes. Both medication and non-medication treatments exist and should be individually chosen.
What they did
This is a review article summarizing published reports on PMS causes and therapeutic approaches, including both pharmacological (medication) and non-pharmacological (non-medication) interventions.
What they found
Global prevalence of PMS is estimated at around 47%, with 3% to 8% of women significantly affected in daily functioning. Changes in GABA conductance and neurosteroid levels, particularly a chemical called allopregnanolone, are suspected to play a role in PMS.
What it means for you
This article summarizes existing knowledge about PMS rather than presenting new research. It emphasizes that PMS treatment should be individually selected. The abstract does not provide specific treatment recommendations or compare different approaches.
47%
Global prevalence of PMS
3-8%
Percentage severely affected in daily functioning
About the study
- Original title
- ETHNIC HERBAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME: ETIOLOGY, CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS
- Journal
- International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None, review article
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.31032/ijbpas/2026/15.4.10041
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