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title: What do we know about PMS and heavy periods in teenage girls, and can diet help?
description: This is a review article that summarizes what we know about PMS and heavy periods in teenagers. It includes discussion of diet therapy but does not report new
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/metrorrhagia-iuvenilis-and-premenstrual-syndrome-as-frequent-problems-of-2019/
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Review, 2019

# What do we know about PMS and heavy periods in teenage girls, and can diet help?

This is a review article that summarizes what we know about PMS and heavy periods in teenagers. It includes discussion of diet therapy but does not report new research findings.

 Early or limited evidence

Adolescent girls with period problems

## What they did

The authors reviewed published studies on PMS and heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescent girls, including aspects of diet therapy.

## What they found

According to strict diagnostic criteria, PMS affects 2.5-5% of girls and women, though some researchers suggest 40-80% may have PMS symptoms. Heavy bleeding in adolescents can last over 10 days to 3 months and may cause anemia.

## What it means for you

This summarizes current knowledge but provides no new evidence from research. The huge gap in PMS estimates (2.5-5% versus 40-80%) shows we still do not understand PMS well.

2.5-5%

PMS with strict criteria

40-80%

possible PMS with broader criteria

## About the study

Original title Metrorrhagia iuvenilis and Premenstrual Syndrome as frequent problems of adolescent gynecology with aspects of diet therapy Authors Jarzabek-Bielecka G, Mizgier M, Mizgier M et al. Journal Ginekologia polska Year 2019 Study design Review What was tested Diet therapy (reviewed, not tested) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5603/gp.2019.0072](https://doi.org/10.5603/gp.2019.0072)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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