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The role of estrogen in migraine: a review and hypothesis.

Authors :
Welch KM
Darnley D
Simkins RT
Source :
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache [Cephalalgia] 1984 Dec; Vol. 4 (4), pp. 227-36.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

The epidemiological, clinical and basic science evidence for a role of estrogen in migraine is reviewed. The hypothesis is put forward that estrogen exerts its influence by modulating sympathetic control of the cerebral vasculature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0333-1024
Volume :
4
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6518503
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1468-2982.1984.0404227.x