Review, 2024
What methods can help relieve PMS symptoms?
Diet changes, physical activity (especially yoga and Pilates), relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and SSRI medications can all reduce PMS severity. Non-drug methods appear to be low-cost alternatives to medication.
What they did
Review of non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods for alleviating PMS symptoms.
What they found
Non-pharmacological methods include dietary changes, physical activity especially in the form of yoga and Pilates, and relaxation and cognitive-behavioral techniques, which can reduce PMS symptom severity. Pharmacological methods include SSRIs (first choice for medication treatment), SNRIs, drugs affecting the endocrine system including hormonal contraception, and herbal preparations containing chaste tree extract (Vitex agnus-castus L.).
What it means for you
You have multiple options for managing PMS. Diet, exercise, and stress-reduction techniques can help and are cheaper than medication. SSRIs are the main medication option. More research is needed to identify the best treatment combinations.
About the study
- Original title
- Known Methods to Relieve Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A Review
- Authors
- Ewelina Machała-Ćwikła, Urszula Łapińska, Piotr Zdziebło et al.
- Journal
- International Journal of Current Research and Review
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Multiple treatments including diet, exercise, relaxation, CBT, SSRIs, SNRIs, hormonal contraception, and herbal preparations
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.31782/ijcrr.2024.161301
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