Study, 1984
What is premenstrual syndrome and what treatments have been suggested?
Premenstrual syndrome is a long-term, repeating disorder with emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms in the week before menstruation. The cause and best treatment are unknown, though vitamin B6, progesterone, and bromocriptine have been suggested.
What they did
This article reviews what is known about premenstrual syndrome, including its symptoms and suggested treatments.
What they found
PMS involves a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that occur cyclically before menstruation. The syndrome usually starts in the week before the period and ends at or shortly after the period begins. Several treatments have been proposed, including vitamin B6, progesterone, and bromocriptine, but the true cause and the most effective treatment remain unknown.
What it means for you
PMS affects many women with a wide range of symptoms. More research is needed to understand what causes it and to find treatments that work well. This is a general overview rather than a study of specific patients, so detailed evidence about any particular treatment is limited.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Laughlin M, Johnson RE
- Journal
- American family physician
- Year
- 1984
- Study design
- Study
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6538379/
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