Temporal relations in hormone-withdrawal migraines and impact on prevention- a diary-based pilot study in combined hormonal contraceptive users

Temporal relations in hormone-withdrawal migraines and impact on prevention- a diary-based pilot study in combined hormonal contraceptive users

Abstract Background Menstrually related migraine (MRM) in the hormone-free interval (HFI) of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) are according to the ICHD definition also estrogen withdrawal migraines (EWH). MRMs are less responsive to acute medication. Therefore short-term prevention, initiated...

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Main Authors: Gabriele S. Merki-Feld, Gina Epple, Nina Caveng, Bruno Imthurn, Burkhardt Seifert, Peter Sandor, Andreas R. Gantenbein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:The Journal of Headache and Pain
Subjects:
Menstrually related migraine
Contraception
Estrogen-withdrawal headache
Migraine without aura
Combined pill
Migraine prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-017-0801-7

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