Survey study, 2018
Does cognitive behavioral therapy with calcium and vitamin D help PMS symptoms?
Yes, women who received cognitive behavioral therapy with calcium and vitamin D showed significant improvements in PMS symptoms compared to those who did not receive treatment.
What they did
40 women were divided into groups. One group received cognitive behavioral therapy combined with calcium supplement and vitamin D, while another group served as control. Pre- and post-test measures were taken using three assessment tools: the Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Test, General Health Questionnaire, and Bell's Adjustment Inventory.
What they found
The women receiving cognitive behavioral therapy with calcium and vitamin D had significantly improved scores on all three measures compared to the control group (p < .05). The treatment showed beneficial effects for PMS, adjustment, and general health.
What it means for you
This combination treatment may help PMS symptoms, adjustment, and overall health. However, the sample was quite small with only 40 women, and the study design has limitations.
40
Number of women studied
p < .05
Statistical significance
4
Number of groups
About the study
- Original title
- Treatment of premenstrual syndrome: Appraising the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to calcium supplement plus vitamin D
- Authors
- Karimi Z, Dehkordi MA, Alipour A et al.
- Journal
- PsyCh journal
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 40
- What was tested
- Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with calcium supplement and vitamin D
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1002/pchj.206
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