Review article

The Impact of Migraines in Women

Arijana Lovrenčić-Huzjan

Abstract

Migraines are a common primary headache that occur more frequently in women than in men. They have a ratio of 3:1 and a predictable one-year prevalence of circa 15% in the general population, for the most part in the reproductive period. In addition to occurring more often in women, migraines also have a greater bearing on women over men. Perimenstrual migraine attacks are typified by deeper pain intensity and duration compared to other types of attacks. Due to hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause, migraines are often graver in women who previously suffered from perimenstrual attacks. They are also associated with serious vascular diseases and are one of the most common non-conventional risk factors for stroke in young women. Moreover, migraines have a significant impact on work capability, unpaid work hours and free time, and overall diminish the quality of life. They also have a noticeable impact on family life.

Keywords

migraine; quality of life; stroke; female gender

Hrčak ID:

328492

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/328492

Publication date:

27.2.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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