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title: What are the current treatment options for PMS and PMDD? | Niyora
description: SSRIs (a type of antidepressant) are used for severe PMDD, while milder PMS receives various medical and non-medical treatments. Better understanding of how h
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/recent-and-future-advances-in-the-treatment-of-pms-pmd-and-menopause-2001/
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Study, 2001

# What are the current treatment options for PMS and PMDD?

SSRIs (a type of antidepressant) are used for severe PMDD, while milder PMS receives various medical and non-medical treatments. Better understanding of how hormones work is needed to develop improved treatments.

 Early or limited evidence

Not applicable - this is a review article

## What they did

Researchers reviewed current treatment practices and recommendations for PMS, PMDD, and post-menopausal symptoms.

## What they found

Current treatments include SSRIs for PMDD, various medical and alternative options for mild PMS, and hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal symptoms. Exercise and diet affect how the body processes hormones.

## What it means for you

Treatment options exist but we need better understanding of hormone metabolism to improve them. The main limitation is that this is a review of existing knowledge rather than new research findings.

## About the study

Original title Recent and future advances in the treatment of PMS, PMD, and menopause Authors Andrus GM Journal IDrugs : the investigational drugs journal Year 2001 Study design Study Read the paper [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15931569/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15931569/)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[SSRIs and antidepressants](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-ssri/)[Estradiol, progesterone and hormone therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-hormone-therapy/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)

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