Study, 2023
How are PMS and PMDD treated?
PMS and PMDD are treated with antidepressants, hormonal drugs, talk therapy, and lifestyle changes. Non-medication approaches are becoming increasingly important.
What they did
This article reviews current knowledge about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), including their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
What they found
Many premenstrual symptoms have been described. Mood swings are the most important emotional symptom and bloating is the most common physical symptom. Diagnostic criteria exist for both conditions. Treatment options include antidepressants, hormonal drugs, lifestyle changes, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (talk therapy). Non-medication methods like lifestyle changes and talk therapy are becoming increasingly important in treatment.
What it means for you
PMS and PMDD are recognized conditions with diagnostic criteria and multiple treatment options. Treatment should be chosen based on each woman's individual symptoms. The main limitation is that despite research, the exact cause of these conditions remains unclear.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder From the theory to the clinical approach
- Authors
- Danuta Maciejewska, Kamil Kapłon, Laura WOJTALA et al.
- Journal
- Journal of Education Health and Sport
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None - review of treatment approaches
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.12775/jehs.2023.31.01.003
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