Study to Determine the Prevalence of Menstrual Migraine in Reproductive-Age Women in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migraine is a common health condition in both men and women. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects many women during their menstrual cycle, with around 50-60% of women with migraine attacks experiencing menstrual headaches. Most have mild symptoms, but 5-8% suffer from moderate to severe symptoms, causing distress and functional issues. Pure menstrual migraine (PMM) occurs in about 50% of women with migraine, and it can be debilitating in terms of frequency and severity. This information is crucial for Saudi Arabian medical professionals to provide better care and support, improving the quality of life for women with PMS and menstrual migraine (MM) attacks.

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of MM in women, to evaluate the severity and frequency of MM in women wi

SUBMITTER: Al-Qahtani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10855712 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature