Clinical features of migraine with onset prior to or during start of combined hormonal contraception: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Many studies have described the features of menstrually related migraines but there is a lack of knowledge regarding the features of migraine in combined hormonal contraceptive users (CHC). Hormone-withdrawal migraines in the pill-free period could differ from those in the natural cycle. Gynaecologic comorbidities, like dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, but also depression or a family history might modify the course of migraine. A better understanding of migraine features linked to special hormonal situations could improve treatment. For this prospective cohort study, we conducted telephone interviews with women using a CHC and reporting withdrawal migraine to collect information on migraine frequency, intensity, triggers, symptoms, pain medication, gynaecologic history and comorbidities (n 

SUBMITTER: Merki-Feld GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8986701 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature