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Investigation of polymorphisms in genes involved in estrogen metabolism in menstrual migraine.
Gene - 5 Apr 2017
Sutherland Heidi G, Champion Morgane, Plays Amelie, Stuart Shani, Haupt Larisa M, Frith Alison, MacGregor E Anne, Griffiths Lyn R
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Migraine is a common, disabling headache disorder, which is influenced by multiple genes and environmental triggers. After puberty, the prevalence of migraine in women is three times higher than in men and >50% of females suffering from migraine report a menstrual association, suggesting hormonal fluctuations can influence the risk of migraine attacks. It has been hypothesized that the drop in estrogen during...
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