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The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3β defines menstrual migraine (MM) as attacks of migraine without aura occurring on day 1±2 of the menstrual cycle in ≥2/3 menstruations. Previous studies show conflicting results regarding possible differences between menstrual and nonmenstrual migraine attacks.

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  • The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3b defines menstrual migraine (MM) as attacks of migraine without aura occurring on day 1 ± 2 of the menstrual cycle in ≥2/3 menstruations

  • 56 women, menstrual migraine attacks were more painful on a 0-10 scale, longer lasting, and required more doses of symptomatic treatment compared to nonmenstrual attacks

  • Aim To compare characteristics of menstrual and nonmenstrual migraine attacks in women prospectively diagnosed with MM

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The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3b defines menstrual migraine (MM) as attacks of migraine without aura occurring on day 1 ± 2 of the menstrual cycle in ≥2/3 menstruations. Characteristics of menstrual and nonmenstrual migraine attacks in women with menstrual migraine From 4th European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress: EHMTIC 2014 Copenhagen, Denmark.

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