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title: What nonpharmacological methods help premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
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Systematic review, 2023

# What nonpharmacological methods help premenstrual syndrome symptoms?

Aromatherapy, educational programs, health belief models, and acupressure were found effective. However, confidence is low because only four studies met the inclusion criteria.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with premenstrual syndrome in Turkey

## What they did

Systematic review of randomized controlled nursing theses. Searched Turkish thesis databases from October to November 2022 using keywords PMS and premenstrual syndrome. Found 130 total studies; only 4 were randomized controlled trials meeting inclusion criteria.

## What they found

The four studies used various symptom measurement scales and found that aromatherapy, health-related education models, health belief models, and acupressure significantly reduced PMS symptoms.

## What it means for you

These four nonpharmacological methods may help PMS. However, the evidence is very limited because only four small studies met criteria, and they came from postgraduate theses rather than published peer-reviewed journals. More research is needed.

130

Total studies found in search

4

Studies included in review

Oct-Nov 2022

Search period

## About the study

Original title Nonpharmacologic Methods Used in the Management of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Postgraduate Theses Authors Ahsen Demirhan Kayacık, Kevser Özdemir Journal Sakarya Üniversitesi Holistik Sağlık Dergisi Year 2023 Study design Systematic review What was tested Aromatherapy, health education, health belief models, and acupressure Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.54803/sauhsd.1251146](https://doi.org/10.54803/sauhsd.1251146)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Acupuncture and acupressure](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-acupuncture/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)

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