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Premenstrual syndrome

P D Parker1

  • 1Moses Lake Community Health Center, Washington.

American Family Physician
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) involves cyclical mood and physical symptoms. Effective management requires an individualized approach combining various treatments to improve quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology and psychiatry

Background:

  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) presents with cyclical somatic, cognitive, affective, and behavioral disturbances during the luteal phase.
  • These symptoms significantly impact a patient's daily functioning and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a management strategy for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
  • To emphasize the need for individualized, multi-faceted therapeutic approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Acknowledging PMS as a complex reproductive disorder with diverse manifestations.
  • Employing a combination of pharmacologic, nutritional, and psychosocial interventions.
  • Highlighting the necessity for patient involvement and sufficient time for therapeutic exploration.

Main Results:

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  • While no definitive cure exists, a rational, individualized approach leads to significant symptom reduction.
  • Most patients experience improved quality of life with appropriate management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) hinges on a comprehensive, patient-centered strategy.
  • A combination of interventions, tailored to individual needs, is crucial for symptom control and functional improvement.