Researchers have looked into the possible causes of migraines and how these hormonal headaches are being triggered, as well as looking into whether oral contraception helps women who suffer from migraines.
A change in oestrogen levels can lead to women suffering from migraines during their menstrual cycles, a new study suggests.
"Animal models suggest that fluctuations in female hormones, especially oestrogen, lead to an increased release of CGRP, an inflammatory neurotransmitter, in the brain," said study lead, Dr Bianca Raffaelli of the Headache Center at the Department of Neurology with Experimental Neurology at Charité. Researchers studied a total of 180 women to look at the link between female hormones and the release of CGPR in humans.The first measurement was taken during menstruation and the second was during a woman's time of ovulation.Results showed that patients who suffer from migraines have a significantly higher concentration of CGRP during menstruation.
The study also revealed that women who take oral contraception, do not face any fluctuations in oestrogen levels.
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