Abstract
Menstrual migraine is a condition in females, where headaches are linked with menstruation and may be debilitating. Hormonal fluctuations could have a key role in migraine etiopathogenesis, as several women experience that their migraine attacks correlate with their menstrual cycle. Estrogen withdrawal appears to have a significant role in migraine associated with menstrual cycles, despite the fact that its pathophysiology is not well known. The treatment method can also vary from that used to treat nonmenstrual migraines. However, with proper identification and management of the condition, it can be bearable. This article highlights some portions of what is known about migraine, its triggers including the experience of a sufferer and aims to provide readers with a better understanding of migraine in women by understanding these aspects of the condition.
Highlights
Menstruation is a natural physiological phase, but even small variations in the normalcy during the cycles threaten the ease and productivity of women's daily routines
Known as catamenial migraine, is a less well-known (10%) problem associated with menstruation
International Headache Society described migraine without aura as recurrent headache attacks that last 4–72 hours, are unilateral, pulsating, mild to severe, exacerbated by regular physical exercise, and associated with nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia
Summary
Menstruation is a natural physiological phase, but even small variations in the normalcy during the cycles threaten the ease and productivity of women's daily routines. As well as delayed menstruation, are the major concerns primarily due to hormonal fluctuations. Known as catamenial migraine, is a less well-known (10%) problem associated with menstruation.. As compared to attacks outside of the menstrual period, these headaches are often without an aura, last longer, and are accompanied by more serious nausea. Migraine headaches can occur with or without aura (transient focal neurological symptom). International Headache Society described migraine without aura as recurrent headache attacks that last 4–72 hours, are unilateral, pulsating, mild to severe, exacerbated by regular physical exercise, and associated with nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia.. Associated migraine (MAM) is a form of migraine that develops without an aura during the perimenstrual period (day 1 of menses±2 days). International Headache Society described migraine without aura as recurrent headache attacks that last 4–72 hours, are unilateral, pulsating, mild to severe, exacerbated by regular physical exercise, and associated with nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia. Menstrually associated migraine (MAM) is a form of migraine that develops without an aura during the perimenstrual period (day 1 of menses±2 days).
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