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.
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
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