PMS (Premenstural Syndrome)

PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is characterized by repeated emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms during the luteal phase and is alleviated by the onset of menstruation.

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​50%-80% of all women experience PMS, and 30%-40% of them experience severe symptoms that affect physical and mental health which require treatment.

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The etiology of PMS is unknown, and the pathogenesis is not well understood. Some common treatments may include hormone therapy, pain medications, anti-anxiety medications, and anti-depressants. However, many of these options can have side effects.

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Hence, acupuncture is the most commonly recommended alternative treatment​​​​​​ for severe PMS when other methods have failed.​

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In one study, acupuncture was shown to improve PMS symptoms by 77.8% versus 5.9% in the placebo group.​