When compared to women unaffected by the condition, the risk of developing a heart attack was 39 % higher
for women with migraine, the risk of having a stroke 62 % higher, and that of developing angina 73 % higher.»
For women with migraines, additional options include discontinuing use of birth control pills or stopping hormone replacement therapy.
Not exact matches
The risk
for high frequency headache, or more than 10 days
with headache per month, increased by 60 percent in middle - aged
women with migraine during the perimenopause — the transitional period into menopause marked by irregular menstrual cycles — as compared to normally cycling
women, says Martin, the study's lead author.
«Our analysis suggests that
migraine should be considered an important risk marker
for cardiovascular disease, particularly in
women,» concludes Prof. Kurth, adding that: «The risk of developing cardiovascular events was shown to be 50 % higher in
women with a diagnosis of
migraine.
«
Women with migraines have higher risk of cardiovascular disease, mortality:
Migraine should be considered an important risk marker
for cardiovascular disease, say experts.»
«Pregnant
women with severe
migraine may be at increased risk
for labor and delivery complications.»
Other studies suggest magnesium may be particularly helpful
for women with menstrual
migraines.