Headache classification and aspects of reproductive life in young women

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Eliana M. Melhado¹  Marcelo E. Bigal¹  Andressa R. Galego¹  João P. Galdezzani¹  Luiz P. Queiroz¹ 

关键词: migraine;    menarche;    menstrual;    reproductive;    pregnancy;    migrânea;    menarca;    menstrual;    reprodutivo;    gravidez;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0004-282X20130188

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Objective: To classify headaches as a function of the menstrual cycle and to contrast aspects relating to the reproductive cycle as a function of headache type. Method: Participants responded to a structured questionnaire consisting of 44 questions. Detailed headache information, enabling the classification of headaches, and questions relating to the menstrual cycle were obtained. Results: The sample consisted of 422 students. Menstrual headaches were experiencedby 31.8%. Migraine without aura (MO) occurred in 13.3%, migraine with aura (MA) in 7.8%, and probable migraine in 6.4%. Women with MA were significantly more likely to have reached menarche at earlier ages than women without headaches (p=0.03). Use of a hormonal contraceptive was related to the function of having MA headaches or not. Conclusion: Most female college students are affected by menstrualheadaches. Although the vast majority experience MO, other headaches also occur. Women with MA are equally likely to receive hormonal contraceptives as others.

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