Treatment of premenstrual symptoms.
The etiology of premenstrual syndrome is unknown. A wide variety of etiological explanations has been suggested, but controlled studies based on these theories have generally failed to provide confirmation. This article reviews the literature on treatment of premenstrual symptoms and provides some practical suggestions for clinical management.
D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D004232:Diuretics; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists; D001971:Bromocriptine; D011374:Progesterone; D008094:Lithium