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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
The use of progestogen-only pill in migraine patients
Gianni Allais1, Giulia Chiarle1, Fabiola Bergandi1
1a Department of Surgical Sciences, Women's Headache Center , University of Turin , Turin , Italy.
Abstract:
Migraine is a debilitating neurovascular disorder which is estimated to affect 18% of women and 6% of men. Two main forms of this neurological disorder must be considered: Migraine without Aura and Migraine with Aura. Migraine without aura often has a strict menstrual relationship: the International Headache Society classification gives criteria for Pure Menstrual Migraine and Menstrually Related Migraine. The higher prevalence of migraine among women suggests that this sex difference probably results from the trigger of fluctuating hormones during the menstrual cycle. Safe and effective contraception is essential for all women of childbearing age, but Combined Oral Contraceptives have been associated with worsening of attacks and cardiovascular risk in these patients. We analyzed characteristics, effects and benefits of progestogen-only pill, a possible alternative for contraception in women with migraine.
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