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  • Neurology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

Background:

  • Migraine prevalence is high in women of childbearing age.
  • Hormonal fluctuations significantly impact migraine in women.
  • Neurologists may lack expertise in managing hormone-related migraine issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance for neurologists managing women with migraine.
  • To address migraine management across the female lifespan, from menarche to menopause.
  • To clarify the complex interplay between female hormones and migraine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on hormonal influences on migraine.
  • Synthesis of current understanding of migraine in women.
  • Guidance on managing migraine during reproductive life stages.

Main Results:

  • Hormonal changes are a key migraine trigger in women.
  • Management strategies vary across different life stages (menarche, pregnancy, contraception, menopause).
  • Integrated care approaches are essential for optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective migraine management in women requires understanding hormonal factors.
  • Neurologists need specific knowledge to address pregnancy, contraception, and menopause-related migraines.
  • This review offers a framework for comprehensive, lifelong migraine care in women.