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.
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
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