Background
Traditional Chinese herbal medicines are frequently used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in China. Until now, their efficacy has not been systematically reviewed.

Objectives
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese herbal medicines in the treatment of women with premenstrual syndrome.

Search methods
We searched MEDLINE (January 1950 to December 2007), EMBASE (January 1980 to December 2007), Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM) (January 1975 to December 2007), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) (January 1994 to December 2007), and the VIP Database (January 1989 to December 2007).

Selection criteria
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) studying the efficacy of traditional Chinese herbal medicine(s) for treatment of premenstrual syndrome were included.

Data collection and analysis
Two review authors telephoned the original authors of the RCTs to confirm the randomisation procedure and extracted and analysed data from the trials that met the inclusion criteria.

Main results
Two RCTs involving 549 women were included. One trial which was identified to be of higher methodological quality demonstrated the therapeutic effectiveness of Jingqianping granule. The other study was considered of lower quality due to the inherent risk of various biases in it. The two studies showed statistically significant differences in favour of taking Jingqianping granule compared with Xiaoyaowan in the elimination of symptoms during the proliferative and premenstrual phases (RR 3.50, 95% CI1.74 to 7.06). Women treated with Cipher decoction had a higher rate of recovery than those taking co-vitamin B6 capsules (RR 48.99, 95% CI 3.06 to 783.99).

Authors' conclusions
It is rare in PMS management that efficacy claims are substantiated by clinical trials. One of the identified trials was well designed and reported on the effectiveness of Jingqianping in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. However, currently there is insufficient evidence to support the use of Chinese herbal medicine for PMS and further, well-controlled trials are needed before any final conclusions can be drawn.

Chinese herbal medicine for premenstrual syndrome

Menstrual disorders and their adverse symptoms represent an important health issue for many women of child-bearing age. Aside from a deleterious effect on the individual's private life, menstrual disorders are being increasingly recognized as having significant implications at work. This is particularly relevant in occupations such as nursing, where the majority of staff is female. Various investigations have identified the prevalence, distribution, and risk factors associated with menstrual disorders, both in the general community and within the nursing profession. Overall, it is clear that menstrual disorders and their adverse symptoms represent an important occupational health challenge for modern nursing. Future interventions specifically aimed at reducing the work-related burden of these issues should be urgently considered. A more dedicated commitment from higher management regarding the overall health of nurses at work is also required.

Menstrual disorders and their adverse symptoms at work: an emerging occupational health issue in the nursing profession.

Comparing the effects of aerobic exercise and Foeniculum vulgare on pre-menstrual syndrome

RESUMENEl Sindrome Premenstrual (SPM) afecta a gran cantidad de mujeres en edad reproductiva y secaracteriza por una repeticion ciclica de sintomas fisicos y psicologicos que, en algunos casos, puedenllegar a ser lo suficientemente severos como para interferir en los patrones de vida. El objetivo de estarevision bibliografica es conocer como afecta el SPM el rendimiento laboral de las mujeres. A pesar de lassignificativas repercusiones personales y economicas, existen pocas investigaciones que estudien larelacion entre SPM y rendimiento laboral. Sin embargo, la literatura es concluyente en senalar que laproductividad laboral es un importante dominio de la vida de la mujer adversamente afectado por el SPM,manifestado en un aumento de la tasa de ausentismo laboral y reduccion de la productividad. Se concluye,segun la literatura revisada, que el SPM afecta el rendimiento laboral, lo que sugiere a los profesionalesde la salud tomar un rol activo en la derivacion y tratamiento oportuno, para de esta forma lograr un aumentoen la productividad laboral de las mujeres.PALABRAS CLAVE: Sindrome premenstrual, productividad laboralSUMMARYThe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects a large quantity of women of reproductive age, and itcharacterizes because of a cyclic recurrence of physical and psychological simptoms that, in some cases,might become severe enough as to interfere with a persons life pattern. The objective of this paper is togather a bibliographic revision that will lead us to know how PMS affects the working performance of women.Although the repercussions in this matter are very significant, there are only a few studies about the relationand interdependence between this syndrome and the efficiency at work. However, some literatureestablishes that the PMS largely affects the working productivity of women, which is manifested in reductionof productivity and larger rates of working absenteeism. The conclusion we support after having checkedpapers, reports and literature written about PMS is that this syndrome does affect the working performanceof those how suffer it, by enhancing the rates of labor absenteeism and reducing productivity at work. Thissuggests that health professionals should take a more active role in the treatment of this disease, in orderto achieve the goal of increasing the productivity at work for women.KEY WORDS: Premenstrual syndrome, work productivity

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Relación entre rendimiento laboral y síndrome premenstrual

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Effect of aerobic exercise program on premenstrual syndrome in women of hot and cold temperaments

1. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the cyclic recurrence of physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms that appear after ovulation and resolve with the onset of menstruation. These symptoms can be severe enough to disrupt personal relationships, social activities, or job performance. 2. The exact cause of PMS is unknown. The best tool to diagnose PMS is a daily symptoms rating calendar. To have the diagnosis of PMS, the symptoms must be severe enough to disrupt normal daily activities. 3. The occupational health nurse can provide information about first line treatment modalities for PMS symptoms including dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, aerobic exercise, and stress management skills. 4. More research is needed about PMS in the workplace and the effect of treatments on outcomes such as job attendance and work performance.

PMS in the workplace. An occupational health nurse's guide to premenstrual syndrome.

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PMS in the workplace. An occupational health nurse's guide to premenstrual syndrome.