Premenstrual syndrome and alcohol consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common disorder worldwide which carries an important economic burden. We conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis to assess the role of alcohol in the occurrence of PMS.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the five regional bibliographic databases of the WHO, the Proceedings database and the Open Access Thesis and Dissertations (OATD) from inception to May 2017. We also reviewed the references of every article retrieved and established personal contact with researchers to trace further publications or reports. We did not include any language limitations. Studies were included if: (1) they presented original data from cohort, case-control or cross-sectional studies, (2) PMS was clearly defined as the outcome of interes

SUBMITTER: Fernandez MDM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5905748 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature