ENHANCING PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME: A REVIEW AND PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVEMENT
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To review current psychological interventions for PMS, identify gaps, and propose enhancements to treatment methods.Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) involves physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Psychological treatments (e.g. cognitive‐behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques) show promise, but existing studies have limitations.
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