PMS: How can my premenstrual syndrome be treated?

specialist premenstrual syndrome clinic.

Domoney CL ,Vashisht A,StuJW.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK. In this study, we investigate the use of complementary therapies by women attending a specialist premenstrual syndrome (PMS) clinic in the UK. Data was collected via an anonymous questionnaire survey of 100 women attending the clinic. Results showed 91% of women had used at least one form of complementary therapy for the management of their premenstrual symptomatology although only 35% were current users. Over half (53%) felt that these therapies had been of some benefit. Prescribed medication for PMS was being used by 71% of women at the time of the questionnaire and 83% of these women were satisfied with the perceived success of conventional therapy. In conclusion, the vast majority of women attending a specialist PMS clinic in the UK have used complementary therapies to treat this chronic debilitating condition but few continue use long-term. Treatment may be instigated by the woman with advice from her informal support network and/or her physicians. However as use is so prevalent, but with few randomized controlled trials conducted to show their benefits or risks, it is important to improve awareness of these therapies, both in Qualitative and quantitative terms. Satisfaction with prescribed medications did not appear to be influenced by complementary therapy use in this group of women.

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• Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS What is The Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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• 3 How can we tell if I have PMS?
• 4 How can my PMS be evaluated?
• 5 How can cyclical breast pain (mastalgia) be treated?
• 6 How can my PMS be treated?
• 7 What is the place of progestogens and progesterone in the management of PMS?
• 8 Could suppressing my menstrual cycle reduce my PMS problems?
• 9  Could a diuretic help my PMS?
• 10 Is there a place for anti-depressants or anxiolytic drugs in the management of PMS?
• 11 Is there a place for removing my ovaries in the management of PMS?
• 12 What can be done about my decreased libido (sex drive)
• 12A What is the place of Viagra (sildenafil citrate) in sexual dysfunction in women?
• 13 How is PMS treatment monitored?
• 14 How long should PMS treatment be taken?
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