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title: What approaches do doctors use to diagnose and treat PMS? | Niyora
description: A clinical manual describes PMS as a cyclical condition starting near ovulation and ending with menstruation, and organizes current approaches to diagnosis an
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-a-clinical-manual-1987/
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Study, 1987

# What approaches do doctors use to diagnose and treat PMS?

A clinical manual describes PMS as a cyclical condition starting near ovulation and ending with menstruation, and organizes current approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

 Early or limited evidence

Clinical guidance document for healthcare providers

## What they did

This review describes a clinical manual for doctors that covers the causes of PMS, how to diagnose it, and proposed treatments.

## What they found

PMS is described as the cyclical occurrence of various symptoms beginning near or after ovulation and resolving shortly after menstruation starts. The manual compiles knowledge on causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

## What it means for you

Doctors have a practical resource for understanding and treating PMS, though the condition remains difficult to define precisely. The guide provides an organized clinical approach.

10

Chapters on causes

8

Chapters on diagnosis

18

Chapters on treatments

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Syndrome: A Clinical Manual Journal JAMA Year 1987 Study design Study What was tested Not applicable; book review, not a tested intervention Read the paper [doi.org/10.1001/jama.1987.03400090130056](https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1987.03400090130056)

## Topics

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

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