People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?

A growing number of women are self-treating premenstrual symptoms with allergy and heartburn medications — a trend gaining attention but lacking extensive research. According to NPR, some people report symptom relief by taking antihistamines or medications like Pepcid during their menstrual cycle. While there's a plausible biological link between histamine levels and hormonal fluctuations, experts caution that more rigorous testing is needed before this DIY approach can be considered evidence-based.

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