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title: How should premenstrual syndrome be managed? | Niyora
description: There is no cure, but most women improve significantly when they work actively with their doctor to develop an individualized plan combining medicine, nutriti
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Review, 1994

# How should premenstrual syndrome be managed?

There is no cure, but most women improve significantly when they work actively with their doctor to develop an individualized plan combining medicine, nutrition, and psychological support suited to their specific symptoms.

 Moderate study design

Women of reproductive age with premenstrual syndrome

## What they did

This is a review article on approaches to managing premenstrual syndrome.

## What they found

Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by multiple types of symptoms (physical, thinking, mood, and behavioral) that repeat during the luteal phase. The goal is for women to function well throughout the entire cycle. Both patient and physician involvement is essential. Successful management usually requires trying more than one therapeutic strategy. The patient must take an active role. Although no specific cure exists, most patients experience significant symptom reduction and quality of life improvement with a rational individualized approach using medication, nutrition, and psychological support.

## What it means for you

Premenstrual syndrome is complex and manifests differently in each woman. Finding effective treatment requires patience, collaboration between patient and doctor, and willingness to try different approaches. A personalized strategy combining multiple types of treatment usually works better than a single approach.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome Authors Parker PD Journal American family physician Year 1994 Study design Review What was tested None. This is a review article. Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7942429/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7942429/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)

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