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Migraine: a "woman's disease?".

L J Warshaw1, R B Lipton, S D Silberstein

  • 1New York University, NY, USA. ljwarshaw@aol.com

Women & Health
|March 6, 1999
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Migraine significantly impacts daily life and incurs high costs, yet it is often under-diagnosed and under-treated globally. This article explores why migraine is considered a "woman's disease" and its treatment implications.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder causing debilitating headaches.
  • It significantly impairs quality of life, work, and social functioning.
  • Despite substantial socioeconomic costs, migraine remains under-diagnosed and under-treated globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review migraine diagnosis.
  • To examine the reasons migraine is considered a "woman's disease".
  • To discuss the implications of these nuances for migraine treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on migraine diagnosis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on migraine prevalence in women.
  • Examination of hormonal influences on migraine.

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Main Results:

  • Migraine affects women three times more commonly than men.
  • Migraine attacks are often more severe and disabling in women.
  • Hormonal changes during menarche, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can modulate migraine.

Conclusions:

  • Migraine's prevalence and severity in women warrant specific attention.
  • Understanding gender-specific migraine patterns is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Addressing under-diagnosis and under-treatment is essential for improving patient outcomes.