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title: Are triptans effective for migraines linked to the menstrual cycle?
description: Yes, triptans effectively relieve severe, disabling, and recurring migraines linked to the menstrual cycle. This review summarizes evidence-based recommendati
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/treatment-of-perimenstrual-migraine-with-triptans-an-update-2012/
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Review, 2012

# Are triptans effective for migraines linked to the menstrual cycle?

Yes, triptans effectively relieve severe, disabling, and recurring migraines linked to the menstrual cycle. This review summarizes evidence-based recommendations for using them.

 Moderate study design

Literature review of triptan use for menstrual migraine

## What they did

This was a review of research on using triptans to treat migraines occurring around menstruation. The authors summarized the level of evidence for different uses.

## What they found

Triptans are effective at relieving severe, disabling, and recurrent migraines linked to the menstrual cycle. These medications work on serotonin receptors and address the underlying causes of migraine.

## What it means for you

Triptans are an established treatment option for menstrual migraines with good evidence of effectiveness. The main limitation is that this is a review summarizing existing evidence rather than a new study.

## About the study

Original title Treatment of perimenstrual migraine with triptans: an update Authors Casolla B, Lionetto L, Candela S et al. Journal Current pain and headache reports Year 2012 Study design Review What was tested Triptans (serotonin receptor medications) Read the paper [doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0280-0](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-012-0280-0)

## 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/)

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