An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Perimenstrual Disorders

Authors

  • Suzanna Shermon, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York
  • James Docherty, OMS III Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York
  • Sheldon Yao, DO Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York
  • John Capobianco, DO, FAAO Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and dysmenorrhea are Perimenstrual disorders that cause significant physical and emotional distress to reproductive-aged women. The hormonal imbalance associated with perimenstrual disorders impacts multiple organs and somatic structures throughout the body. Many pharmacologic treatments are currently used to treat the various symptoms of perimenstrual disorders, however, these treatments can have a multitude of undesirable side effects. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can be incorporated in the treatment of somatic and visceral components of PMS, PMDD, and dysmenorrhea. Osteopathic treatments can target multiple organs and structural components affected by these disorders holistically and with limited potential side effects to the patients. This article describes relevant OMT techniques, which encompass the five models of osteopathic medicine that can be used for specific perimenstrual symptoms.

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2019-07-13

How to Cite

Shermon, OMS III, Suzanna, et al. “An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Perimenstrual Disorders”. Osteopathic Family Physician, vol. 11, no. 4, July 2019, https://ofpjournal.com/index.php/ofp/article/view/584.

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