Premenstrual syndrome: beneficial effects of periodic, low-dose danazol.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-1987

Abstract

Danazol (200 mg/day) or placebo was administered to patients with premenstrual syndrome from the onset of symptoms until the onset of menses, for two cycles each, in a prospective, double-blind, crossover design. Eleven of 14 patients improved on danazol. The symptom scores with danazol were significantly lower than those with placebo (P less than .035). No side effects were reported from the medication. We conclude that danazol, given periodically and in a relatively low dose, appears to have a beneficial effect in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome.

Volume

70

Issue

1

First Page

33

Last Page

36

ISSN

0029-7844

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

3299177

Department(s)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Document Type

Article

Share

COinS