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title: What did doctors know about PMS diagnosis and treatment in 1985?
description: There was no agreement on how to diagnose PMS or what to treat it with, though doctors recognized a link between PMS and mood disorders like depression.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-concerns-controversies-and-treatment-1985/
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Survey study, 1985

# What did doctors know about PMS diagnosis and treatment in 1985?

There was no agreement on how to diagnose PMS or what to treat it with, though doctors recognized a link between PMS and mood disorders like depression.

 Early or limited evidence

Review article from 1985

## What they did

The authors reviewed what was known about PMS and described an approach to diagnosis and treatment.

## What they found

There was a lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria and treatment for PMS. A relationship appeared to exist between mood disorders such as major depression and luteal phase symptoms.

## What it means for you

This was a time when doctors were confused about PMS. There were no clear definitions or treatment guidelines. The connection to depression was noted but not fully understood. This is a review article, not a new study with findings.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome: concerns, controversies, and treatment Authors Pariser SF, Stern SL, Shank ML et al. Journal American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Year 1985 Study design Survey study What was tested None - review article Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(85)80241-6](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(85)80241-6)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[GnRH agonists and ovarian suppression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-gnrh/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Vitamin B6](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-b6/)[Diuretics and other drugs](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diuretics-other-drugs/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)

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