The “Abonite D” website reported that antidepressants can relieve the problems of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), as clinical studies (studies on humans) have shown – in which so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were compared. SSRIs combined with placebo eased trouble.
The website – which is the official portal for German pharmacists – explained that the evaluation of 43 clinical studies on the issue of the extent of success of “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors” in treating the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, which shows an alleviation of symptoms compared to placebo treatment.
Although inhibitors do not cure the condition, they have the potential to make severe symptoms more bearable when taken continuously.
Side effects of SSRI treatment included nausea (about 31%), sleep disturbances and fatigue (about 5% each). A total of 3,654 women between the ages of 81 and 94 years participated in the studies.
It is worth noting that premenstrual syndrome occurs due to hormonal fluctuations, and its symptoms are:
- Mood and emotional symptoms such as mood swings, sadness, depression, crying, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia.
- Physical symptoms such as weight gain (due to sudden overeating or water retention), headache, poor concentration, dizziness, bloating, swollen breasts, increased sensation of pain, and general fatigue.
- Behavioral symptoms such as binging on sugars and eating more of all types of foods, in addition to irritability, agitation, and aggression.