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title: Can probiotics help with premenstrual syndrome? | Niyora
description: The review notes that probiotics for PMS are described as 'rather hypothetical' and mostly studied by alternative medicine practitioners, without strong scien
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# Can probiotics help with premenstrual syndrome?

The review notes that probiotics for PMS are described as 'rather hypothetical' and mostly studied by alternative medicine practitioners, without strong scientific evidence.

 Early or limited evidence

Women, based on review of studies on female health

## What they did

Review of clinical studies on probiotics and prebiotics for female health conditions, including potential effects on hormone-related conditions like PMS.

## What they found

Most clinical studies on probiotics and prebiotics do not meet pharmaceutical verification standards. Some benefits are noted for maintaining intestinal and urogenital health, bone health, and preventing infections. Use of probiotics for PMS is described as 'rather hypothetical' and is largely studied only by alternative medicine practitioners. Similar uncertainty applies to menopause symptom relief.

## What it means for you

While probiotics may help with gut health and some infections, using them specifically for PMS has very limited scientific support and is mostly explored outside mainstream medical research.

## About the study

Original title Health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in women Authors de Vrese M Journal Menopause international Year 2009 Study design Review What was tested Probiotic bacteria and prebiotic carbohydrates Read the paper [doi.org/10.1258/mi.2009.009008](https://doi.org/10.1258/mi.2009.009008)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Eating disorders](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-eating-disorders/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)[IBS and gut symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-ibs-gi/)

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