Sex-related influences on pain and analgesia have become a topic of tremendous scientific
and clinical interest, especially in the last 10 to 15 years. Members of our research group …

Considerable evidence indicates sex-related differences in pain responses and in the
effectiveness of various analgesic agents. Specifically, females are at greater risk for …

For centuries, women with migraine have borne a “neurotic” label—a not uncommon
explanation for conditions linked to hormones. Fortunately, advances in the understanding …

“Menstrual” migraine, a term misused by both patients and doctors, lacks precise definition.
This dissertation critically reviews papers on the subject and examines the problem from a …

Pain is the number one reason people seek health care; it is deemed the ''fifth vital sign,''to
mark its importance as health status indicator [1]. The most widely used definition of pain is …

Considerable experimental research suggests that ovarian hormones can influence pain
perception, and recent epidemiologic and clinical research suggests that exogenous …

Research indicates pain may be influenced by the menstrual cycle. While the mechanisms
underlying these effects are unclear, it is possible that menstrual phase-related changes in …

Fifty migraineurs were asked if insufficient fluid intake could provoke their migraine attacks.
Twenty replied “yes,” 7 were doubtfully positive, and 23 said “no.” In addition 14 of 45 …

To investigate the comorbidity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual migraine, the
Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) was prospectively administered for two …

Objectives.—This study investigated the disability of females who have migraine and other
headache attacks occurring during and outside the menstrual period. Methods.—One …