Survey study, 2006
What is premenstrual syndrome and how should doctors diagnose and treat it?
Up to 90% of women of childbearing age experience at least one premenstrual symptom. Despite how common it is, premenstrual syndrome still lacks clear diagnostic methods, though evidence-based treatments are beginning to appear.
What they did
Reviewed published research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of premenstrual syndrome. Authors propose a new standardized symptom record (Premenstrual Profile) to diagnose three different forms of the condition.
What they found
Up to 90% of women of childbearing age report one or more premenstrual symptoms in the days before menstruation. These symptoms can alter behavior and well-being and affect family, social, and work life. Despite this widespread prevalence, premenstrual syndrome as a clinical condition has not been clearly defined. There are no universally agreed diagnostic methods. Treatment recommendations supported by clinical and experimental evidence are only beginning to emerge.
What it means for you
Premenstrual symptoms are very common, but the medical system is still developing better ways to diagnose and treat them. This review proposes new diagnostic tools and reviews evidence for different treatments. The main limitation is that this reviews past research and proposes approaches rather than testing a new treatment.
90%
Women with at least one premenstrual symptom
3
Clinical forms of the condition
About the study
- Original title
- Nuevos parámetros clínicos del síndrome premenstrual
- Authors
- Daniel M. Campagne, Ghislaine Campagne
- Journal
- Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología
- Year
- 2006
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Evidence-based treatment approaches for premenstrual symptoms
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/s0304-5013(06)72643-7