The association between endometriosis and migraine: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis affects women of reproductive age. Increasing attention is being given to the characterization of comorbidities in endometriosis to enhance clinical phenotyping. Among these comorbidities, migraine has been reported to be significantly more common in individuals with endometriosis compared to the general population. However, the true epidemiological burden remains uncertain, and no conclusive evidence links specific subtypes of endometriosis to migraine.

Main body

Seven electronic databases were searched from inception until July 22nd, 2024, using combinations of relevant keywords. PROSPERO Registration CRD42023449492. Two independent reviewers screened the records according to inclusion/exclusion criteria and abstracted data. The risk of bias assess

SUBMITTER: Colombo GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature