Clinical characteristics and social burden of menstrual migraine in Japan: an online-based cross-sectional questionnaire study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstrual migraine (MM) is a distinct and burdensome subtype of migraine; however, comprehensive data on its clinical and social impact among Japanese females remain limited. Therefore, we aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics and social burden of MM in Japan.

Methods

A cross-sectional, population-based web survey was conducted among Japanese females (≥ 18 years) with regular menstruation who were diagnosed with migraine. Participants were classified into MM and non-MM groups. Clinical parameters assessed between MM and non-MM included pain intensity, pain duration, and headache frequency during the perimenstrual period (-2 days to + 2 days of menstruation onset). Social burden was evaluated using the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Migraine Interi

SUBMITTER: Takizawa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature