Survey study, 2008
What are the symptoms and treatment options for menstrual cycle-related problems?
Menstrual cycle problems affect up to 2.5 million women yearly with physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. They can be treated with NSAIDs, lifestyle changes, SSRIs, or birth control pills, with continuous use showing the most promise.
What they did
A literature review examining the diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment of dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
What they found
Up to 2.5 million women are affected by menstrual disorders yearly. Treatments include NSAIDs (for dysmenorrhea), lifestyle changes, SSRIs, and ovulation suppression via birth control pills. Extended or continuous pill use may significantly reduce menstrual symptoms.
What it means for you
Multiple treatments are available for menstrual symptoms. Birth control pills, especially when used continuously, may be most effective. This is a literature review rather than a new research study, so it summarizes existing knowledge.
2.5 million
women affected by menstrual disorders each year
About the study
- Original title
- Symptoms related to the menstrual cycle: diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment
- Authors
- Clayton AH
- Journal
- Journal of psychiatric practice
- Year
- 2008
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 5
- What was tested
- NSAIDs, lifestyle changes, SSRIs, oral contraceptives
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1097/01.pra.0000308491.54885.f8
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