Cluster headache in women

Cluster headache has long been considered a predominantly male disorder, with much of our knowledge based on studies of men. However, it has become increasingly more recognized in women. Although there are many similarities between men and women in the expression of the disorder, studies over the ye...

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Published in:Current pain and headache reports 2007-04, Vol.11 (2), p.127-130
Main Authors: Broner, Susan W, Sun-Edelstein, Christina, Lay, Christine L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cluster Headache - complications
Cluster Headache - epidemiology
Cluster Headache - therapy
Female
Gender differences
Gonadal Steroid Hormones - physiology
Humans
Male
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Women
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Summary:Cluster headache has long been considered a predominantly male disorder, with much of our knowledge based on studies of men. However, it has become increasingly more recognized in women. Although there are many similarities between men and women in the expression of the disorder, studies over the years have revealed gender differences. This article reviews epidemiologic, clinical, hormonal, and familial differences between male and female cluster patients, examines how they may affect treatment, and suggests studies that may give us a better understanding of the disorder.
ISSN:1531-3433
1534-3081
DOI:10.1007/s11916-007-0009-7