Migraine is considered mostly a woman's complaint, even if it affects also men.
Epidemiological data show a higher incidence of the disease in women, starting from …

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) play crucial roles in mastication and jaw mobility, and
in verbal and emotional expression. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include several …

Familial hemiplegic migraine type 1 (FHM1) is an autosomal dominant subtype of migraine
with aura that is associated with hemiparesis. As with other types of migraine, it affects …

Ovarian hormones have a significant effect on the central nervous system of female
migraineurs. Reproductive milestones such as menarche, pregnancy, and menopause are …

Reproductive hormones are implicated in moderating pain. Animal studies support both
pronociceptive and antinociceptive actions of oestradiol and progesterone suggesting that …

Gonadal hormones not only play a pivotal role in reproductive behavior and sexual
differentiation, they also contribute to thermoregulation, feeding, memory, neuronal survival …

Background: Most clinical pain disorders are more common in women than in men,
particularly during the peak reproductive years. This suggests that fluctuations in the ovarian …

Naturally occurring hormone cycles in adult female humans and rodents create a dynamic
neuroendocrine environment. These cycles include the menstrual cycle in humans and its …

Objective To explore and critically appraise the evidence supporting the role of estrogen
withdrawal in menstrual migraine. Main body Menstrual migraine, impacting about 6% of …

Several pain conditions localized to the craniofacial region show a remarkable sex‐related
difference in their prevalence. These conditions include temporomandibular disorders and …