MENSTRUAL MIGRAINES - ETIOLOGY, TREATMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP TO PREMENSTRUAL-SYNDROME

Authors
KORNSTEIN SG PARKER AJ
Citation
Sg. Kornstein et Aj. Parker, MENSTRUAL MIGRAINES - ETIOLOGY, TREATMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP TO PREMENSTRUAL-SYNDROME, Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 9(3), 1997, pp. 154-159
Citations number
67
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology → ACNP
ISSN journal
1040872X
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
154 - 159
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-872X(1997)9:3<154:MM-ETA>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Migraine headache is a common condition in women and frequently occurs in relation to the menstrual cycle. This article reviews the neuroend ocrine etiology of menstrual migraine, its possible relationship to pr emenstrual syndrome, and recent developments in treatment strategies f or these often refractory headaches.