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Impact of sex hormonal changes on tension-type headache and migraine: a cross-sectional population-based survey in 2,600 women.
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Journal of Headache & Pain . Oct2012, Vol. 13 Issue 7, p557-565. 9p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Sex hormones have some implications on headaches. The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of hormonal changes comparatively on tension-type headache (TTH) and migraine, in a population-based sample. A nationwide face-to-face prevalence study was conducted using a structured electronic questionnaire. 54.3 % of the migraineurs reported that the probability of experiencing headache during menstruation was high, whereas 3.9 % had headache only during menstruation. Forward logistic regression analysis revealed that menstruation was a significant trigger for migraine in comparison to TTH. On the other hand, nearly double the number of TTH sufferers reported 'pure menstrual headache' compared to migraineurs ( p = 0.02). Menstrual headaches caused significantly higher MIDAS grades. One-third of the definite migraineurs reported improvement during pregnancy and oral contraceptives significantly worsened migraine. Menopause had a slight improving effect on migraine compared to TTH. Sex hormonal changes have major impacts particularly on migraine; however, the effects of hormonal fluctuations on TTH should not be underestimated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CLUSTER analysis (Statistics)
*COMPARATIVE studies
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*EPIDEMIOLOGY
*FISHER exact test
*GOODNESS-of-fit tests
*SEX hormones
*INTERVIEWING
*MENSTRUATION
*ORAL contraceptives
*RESEARCH funding
*STATISTICAL sampling
*SCALE analysis (Psychology)
*SCALES (Weighing instruments)
*STATISTICS
*TENSION headache
*U-statistics
*LOGISTIC regression analysis
*DATA analysis
*DISABILITIES
*RETROSPECTIVE studies
*DATA analysis software
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*DISEASE complications
MIGRAINE complications
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11292369
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Headache & Pain
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 80027522
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-012-0475-0