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title: Can relaxation therapy help reduce PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Yes. Relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga, massage, and breathing exercises may help reduce PMS symptoms. Many options exist that do not require medica
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-mystery-behind-relaxation-therapy-adieu-to-premenstrual-syndrome-2021/
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Study, 2021

# Can relaxation therapy help reduce PMS symptoms?

Yes. Relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga, massage, and breathing exercises may help reduce PMS symptoms. Many options exist that do not require medication.

 Early or limited evidence

General information for women with PMS

## What they did

This article discusses various relaxation therapy methods that may help women with PMS. It reviews meditation, visualization, Tai Chi, exercise, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, biofeedback, and breathing exercises.

## What they found

The article notes that lifestyle adjustments including relaxation therapy can help reduce or manage PMS symptoms. It emphasizes that several relaxation methods are available and may benefit women.

## What it means for you

Several relaxation methods may help with PMS without medication. However, this article reviews existing knowledge rather than reporting original research findings, so we cannot rate the strength of evidence as highly as we would for a research study.

## About the study

Original title The Mystery behind Relaxation Therapy: Adieu to Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Ancy Jose, Sabitha Nayak, Neetha Kamath et al. Journal Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU Year 2021 Study design Study What was tested Various relaxation therapy methods Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1726689](https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1726689)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Mindfulness and meditation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-mindfulness/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)

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