Effectiveness of the progestin-only pill for migraine treatment in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Migraine is highly prevalent in women (18%). Peak morbidity affects their most productive years, coinciding with peak fertility. Hormonal contraception is often tailored for migraine prevention. Estrogen-containing contraceptives may be contraindicated in women experiencing migraine with...

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Published in:	Cephalalgia Vol. 38; no. 4; p. 754
Main Authors:	Warhurst, Samantha, Rofe, Christopher J, Brew, Bruce J, Bateson, Deborah, McGeechan, Kevin, Merki-Feld, Gabriele S, Garrick, Raymond, Tomlinson, Susan E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.04.2018
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic - therapeutic use Desogestrel - therapeutic use Female Humans Migraine Disorders - drug therapy Progestins - therapeutic use Young Adult Desogestrel migraine progestogen contraception headache menstrual migraine progesterone
ISSN:	1468-2982, 1468-2982
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