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title: What is premenstrual syndrome and how is it treated? | Niyora
description: At least 25% of menstruating women experience PMS. Both non-medication approaches and medications can help manage the condition.
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Study, 1984

# What is premenstrual syndrome and how is it treated?

At least 25% of menstruating women experience PMS. Both non-medication approaches and medications can help manage the condition.

 Early or limited evidence

General information about menstruating women; not a specific study of a particular group

## What they did

This was an overview of PMS, its occurrence, and approaches to recognition, evaluation, and management, including a nursing protocol for care.

## What they found

At least 25% of all menstruating women experience PMS. Both non-medication and medication treatments are used. A nursing protocol was provided to guide recognition, evaluation, and management, including community-based care.

## What it means for you

PMS is common, affecting at least one in four menstruating women. A structured approach with healthcare teams and multiple treatment options can help women manage symptoms. This is an overview rather than research testing a specific intervention.

25%

of menstruating women affected by PMS

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual syndrome. Its nature, evaluation, and management Authors Wilhelm-Hass E Journal JOGN nursing; journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing Year 1984 Study design Study Read the paper [doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1984.tb01132.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1984.tb01132.x)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Vitamin B6](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-vitamin-b6/)

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