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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Characteristics of menstrual versus non-menstrual migraine during pregnancy: a longitudinal population-based study

Authors: Beáta Éva Petrovski, Kjersti G. Vetvik, Christofer Lundqvist, Malin Eberhard-Gran

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Migraine is a common headache disorder that affects mostly women. In half of these, migraine is menstrually associated, and ranges from completely asymptomatic to frequent pain throughout pregnancy.

Methods

The aim of the study was to define the pattern (frequency, intensity, analgesics use) of migrainous headaches among women with and without menstural migraine (MM) during pregnancy, and define how hormonally-related factors affect its intensity.

Results

The analysis was based upon data from 280 women, 18.6% of them having a self-reported MM. Women with MM described a higher headache intensity during early pregnancy and postpartum compared those without MM, but both groups showed improvement during the second half of pregnancy and directly after delivery. Hormonal factors and pre-menstrual syndrome had no effect upon headache frequency, but may affect headache intensity.

Conclusions

Individual treatment plan is necessary for women with migrainous headaches during pregnancy, especially for those suffering highest symptoms load.

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Title: Characteristics of menstrual versus non-menstrual migraine during pregnancy: a longitudinal population-based study
Authors: Beáta Éva Petrovski
Kjersti G. Vetvik
Christofer Lundqvist
Malin Eberhard-Gran
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-018-0853-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Characteristics of menstrual versus non-menstrual migraine during pregnancy: a longitudinal population-based study

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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