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[Menstrual headache: semiological study in 100 cases].

Lineu Miziara1, Marcelo E Bigal, Carlos A Bordini

  • 1Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|September 27, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Menstrual headaches, often migraine without aura, typically start two days before menstruation and last longer than typical migraines. Nausea and vomiting are common associated symptoms.

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The Influence of Photophobia on Postural Control in Patients With Migraine.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gynecology

Context:

  • Migraine headaches are frequently linked to the menstrual cycle in women.
  • The relationship between non-migrainous headaches and menstruation is less understood.

Purpose:

  • To clinically evaluate headaches associated with the menstrual period.
  • To define and analyze characteristics of menstrual headaches.

Summary:

  • Analyzed 154 menstrual periods in 100 women (ages 20-45) experiencing headaches.
  • Most menstrual headaches were migraine without aura, severe initially, throbbing, unilateral, and longer-lasting than typical migraines.
  • Headaches often began two days pre-menstruation, with nausea/vomiting as frequent symptoms. Other headache types included tension, cervicogenic, and stabbing headaches.

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Impact:

  • Provides clinical insights into menstrual headache characteristics.
  • Highlights the need for further research into non-migrainous headaches related to menstruation.