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ea0037ep136 | Reproduction, endocrine disruptors and signalling | ECE2015

The impact of bleeding patterns and hormonal contraceptives on migraine headache: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Vanya Melinda , Devosa Ivan , Bokros Fanni , Szucs Marta , Szok Delia , Bartfai Gyorgy

Introduction: Clinical studies revealed an increased incidence of migraine attacks in conditions with falling levels of plasma oestrogen in the perimenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle and during the hormone-free interval in women taking combined oral contraceptives.Objective: The purpose of the study was to assess the connection between menstrual cycle, bleeding patterns of women with migraine and the clinical characteristics of the migraine attacks.<...