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title: What are the treatments for premenstrual symptoms? | Niyora
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Non-randomised trial, 1985

# What are the treatments for premenstrual symptoms?

As of 1985, PMS causes were unknown and controlled studies had failed to confirm proposed theories. This paper reviews treatment approaches and offers clinical management suggestions.

 Early or limited evidence

Literature review, not an original research study

## What they did

Literature review of published studies on premenstrual syndrome treatment with recommendations for clinical care.

## What they found

The abstract notes that many theories about PMS exist but controlled studies have generally failed to confirm them.

## What it means for you

As of 1985, PMS treatment was based on limited evidence. The causes and most effective treatments were unclear.

## About the study

Original title Treatment of premenstrual symptoms Authors Harrison W, Sharpe L, Endicott J Journal General hospital psychiatry Year 1985 Study design Non-randomised trial Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/0163-8343(85)90011-8](https://doi.org/10.1016/0163-8343(85)90011-8)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Anxiolytics and other psychotropics](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-anxiolytics/)[Diuretics and other drugs](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diuretics-other-drugs/)

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