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Study, 2011

# What non-drug treatments are discussed for PMS?

Many non-drug treatments have been proposed for PMS. The review suggests non-drug approaches may be preferred because medications can have side effects, though this abstract does not specify which treatments work best.

 Moderate study design

This is a review article, not a study of specific people.

## What they did

Reviewed scientific evidence on non-drug treatments for PMS published through 2010.

## What they found

PMS is believed to affect up to 80% of women in their reproductive years. It causes a complex set of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms that can interfere with life and relationships.

## What it means for you

Because PMS is common and drugs can cause side effects, non-drug options are worth considering. However, this review does not describe which specific treatments were actually tested or how well they worked.

80%

of women believed to have PMS

## About the study

Original title Non-pharmacological treatment of premenstrual syndrome Authors Shabnam Montazeri Journal African Journal of Midwifery and Women s Health Year 2011 Study design Study What was tested Non-drug treatments (reviewed, not tested) Read the paper [doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2011.5.3.148](https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2011.5.3.148)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)

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