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title: Can adolescent girls manage PMS without medication? | Niyora
description: Yes. Evidence shows that physical activity, dietary changes, yoga, meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and educational peer-support programs are all eff
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/non-pharmacological-coping-techniques-in-premenstrual-syndrome-among-adolescent-2025/
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Study, 2025

# Can adolescent girls manage PMS without medication?

Yes. Evidence shows that physical activity, dietary changes, yoga, meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and educational peer-support programs are all effective for reducing PMS symptom severity.

 Early or limited evidence

Review of research on adolescents with PMS

## What they did

Researchers reviewed scientific literature about non-medication approaches to help adolescent girls manage PMS. They searched databases for studies on physical activity, diet, stress reduction techniques, psychological therapy, and educational programs.

## What they found

Evidence shows regular physical activity reduces PMS symptom severity. Dietary modifications also help. Stress reduction techniques such as yoga and meditation reduce symptom severity. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective. Educational and peer-support programs improve awareness and coping skills.

## What it means for you

Adolescent girls with PMS have multiple safe, side-effect-free options to manage their symptoms without medication. Many are accessible and affordable (exercise, dietary changes, school-based programs). The main limitation is this combines findings from many studies with varying quality, so not all findings may be equally strong.

## About the study

Original title Non-pharmacological coping techniques in premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls Authors Tarah Patel, Thokchom Nandira Devi Journal International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing Year 2025 Study design Study What was tested Non-pharmacological interventions: physical activity, diet, yoga, meditation, therapy, and educational programs Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.33545/26642298.2025.v7.i1c.203](https://doi.org/10.33545/26642298.2025.v7.i1c.203)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)[Mindfulness and meditation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-mindfulness/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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