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Premenstrual syndrome

Feature: Premenstrual syndrome

They can be a mystery for women, too: the days leading up to the period. Out of the blue, women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) feel depressed, irritable, find it hard to concentrate, or cry easily. There are different strategies to cope with these symptoms. You can read more about it here.

Research summaries

Premenstrual syndrome: Can dietary supplements help relieve the symptoms?

Calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) may be able to relieve mood swings, breast soreness and other symptoms some women regularly experience in the days leading up to their periods. more...

Premenstrual syndrome: Can relaxation techniques or psychological treatments relieve the symptoms?

Premenstrual syndrome can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as with medications for depression (antidepressants). It has not been scientifically proven which method is better. But research suggests that CBT can relieve symptoms of depression and that, in women it has helped, its effects last longer than antidepressant medication. more...