Estrogen Levels Effecting Migraine

 

Estrogen levels and migraine management.

 

In female patients, the onset of menses is typically associated with decreasing estrogen levels and a worsening effect on migraine frequency.  Migraines without aura tend to improve with the hyperestrogening state of pregnancy due to the lack of hormonal fluctuations as compared with the migraines with aura. Evidence supports the safety and efficacy of the triptans in the short-term management and prevention of MM (menstrual migraines). All of the triptans have the same pharmacological action and hormone therapy for perimenstrual migraine includes estrogens, estrogens with progesterone or testosterone, synthetic androgens, or estrogen modulators. Other treatment options for women with  postpartum depression and MM may include the use of SSRI's, antidepressants or mood stabilizers. The transdermal hormone administration provides a more favorable influence on migraines than orally ingested estrogen metabolized by the liver. Metoprolol is among the β-blockers with level A evidence for prevention of MM.

 

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1. The onset of menses in female patients causes estrogen levels to __________ and migraine frequency to __________.

 

2. True or False. Unlike migraines with aura, migraines without aura usually improve during the hyperestrogenic state that accompanies pregnancy.

 

3. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding treatment of migraine in female patients?

 

4. True or False. Orally ingested estrogen has a more favorable effect on migraine than transdermal hormone administration.

Answer Key:

1.  D. Decrease; worsen

2. A. True

3. D. All of the above

4. B. False

5. Metoprolol