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title: What do we know about PMS and PMDD and how are they treated? | Niyora
description: PMS affects 30 to 40 percent of reproductive-age women and PMDD affects 3 to 8 percent. Serotonergic antidepressants are the most effective treatment, but ora
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-a-mini-review-2015/
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Review, 2015

# What do we know about PMS and PMDD and how are they treated?

PMS affects 30 to 40 percent of reproductive-age women and PMDD affects 3 to 8 percent. Serotonergic antidepressants are the most effective treatment, but oral contraceptives, lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and herbal supplements are also available options.

 Strong study design

Reproductive-age females in general

## What they did

This is a literature review that summarizes findings from many studies about PMS and PMDD.

## What they found

PMS is characterized by recurrent moderate-to-severe affective, physical, and behavioral symptoms that occur during the luteal phase and disappear within a few days of menstruation. PMDD is a more severe and disabling form. The cause is not fully understood but involves increased sensitivity to normal hormonal changes and neurotransmitter abnormalities. The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) is the standard diagnostic tool.

## What it means for you

This review helps explain that PMS is common and treatable. Clinicians should consider each patient's situation individually when choosing between medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle approaches.

30-40%

Prevalence of PMS

3-8%

Prevalence of PMDD

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome: A mini review Authors Ryu A, Kim TH Journal Maturitas Year 2015 Study design Review What was tested Literature review of treatments, not a study of one intervention Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.08.010](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.08.010)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Oral contraceptives and drospirenone](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormonal-contraceptives/)[GnRH agonists and ovarian suppression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-gnrh/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)[Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitex/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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