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title: Why do migraines happen around the menstrual cycle and are they connected to PMS?
description: This is a review article that explains the hormonal reasons for menstrual migraines and discusses their possible link to PMS, but does not present new researc
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/menstrual-migraines-etiology-treatment-and-relationship-to-premenstrual-syndrome-1997/
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Review, 1997

# Why do migraines happen around the menstrual cycle and are they connected to PMS?

This is a review article that explains the hormonal reasons for menstrual migraines and discusses their possible link to PMS, but does not present new research findings.

 Early or limited evidence

Review article, not applicable

## What they did

Review article that summarized existing knowledge about the neuroendocrine causes of migraines that occur with the menstrual cycle, their possible relationship to PMS, and recent treatment options.

## What they found

The review covers the hormonal basis of menstrual migraines and their possible link to PMS, and describes recent developments in treating these headaches. No new data or specific findings are presented.

## What it means for you

This summarizes existing medical knowledge for doctors rather than reporting new research. It cannot tell us whether migraines are definitely caused by hormones or whether they are connected to PMS.

## About the study

Original title Menstrual migraines: etiology, treatment, and relationship to premenstrual syndrome Authors Kornstein SG, Parker AJ Journal Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology Year 1997 Study design Review What was tested Review article, not applicable Read the paper [doi.org/10.1097/00001703-199706000-00003](https://doi.org/10.1097/00001703-199706000-00003)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Migraine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-migraine/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)

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