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title: What treatments are discussed for PMS? | Niyora
description: Various treatments exist including hormonal approaches that stop ovulation and treating individual symptoms. Herbal drugs are described as effective and well
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/treatment-of-premenstrual-syndrome-2011/
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Study, 2011

# What treatments are discussed for PMS?

Various treatments exist including hormonal approaches that stop ovulation and treating individual symptoms. Herbal drugs are described as effective and well tolerated for symptom relief.

 Moderate study design

This is a review article, not a study of specific people.

## What they did

Reviewed treatments for premenstrual disorders.

## What they found

PMS symptoms appear during the week before menstruation and usually resolve within a week after periods start. In some women, symptoms badly affect quality of life. Treatment approaches include either eliminating the hormonal cycle or treating individual symptoms that cause the most distress. Herbal drugs are effective and well tolerated.

## What it means for you

Different approaches may help different women - some might use hormonal methods, others might treat specific symptoms, and herbal options are mentioned as a possibility. This review does not specify which herbal drugs or provide evidence from studies.

## About the study

Original title Treatment of premenstrual syndrome Authors Muhammad Akram, Naveed Akhtar, Hafiz Muhammad Asif et al. Journal Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Year 2011 Study design Study What was tested Various treatments (reviewed, not tested) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5897/jmpr.9001269](https://doi.org/10.5897/jmpr.9001269)

## Topics

[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)

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