Headaches during pregnancy

Gaalon, S. de; Donnet, Anne

doi:10.1016/j.neurol.2020.05.012

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“…In migraine management, it is recommended that lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, exercise, and stress management be made and that factors that trigger attacks be avoided [67,68]. Evidence accumulated in recent years has revealed that the regular use of non-pharmacological treatment methods such as biofeedback and muscle relaxation can provide a 45-60% reduction in the frequency and severity of migraine [25,69,70]. In several studies, the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine has been demonstrated.…”

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Determination of the Frequency of Migraine Attacks in Pregnant Women and the Ways They Cope with Headaches: A Cross-Sectional Study

2023

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One out of every five women of reproductive age suffers from migraine. Although headaches subside in most women during pregnancy, attacks continue and even worsen in some women. Pregnant women try to relieve pain with medication or non-pharmacological treatment methods. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the incidence of migraine attacks in pregnant women diagnosed with migraine and the ways they cope with headaches. The study included 191 pregnant women who were diagnosed with migraine in the pre-pregnancy period. McNemar analysis was performed to test the relationship between descriptive statistical methods and categorical variables when the data were analyzed. The mean gestational age of the participants was 28.31 ± 8.64 weeks, and their mean age at the onset of migraine was 20.74 ± 5.63 years. The comparison of the duration, frequency, and severity of headaches suffered before and during pregnancy demonstrated that there were statistical differences between them (p < 0.05). The frequency of using methods such as taking painkillers, resting in a dark room, and having cold application and massage to relieve headaches before pregnancy decreased statistically significantly during pregnancy (p < 0.05). As a result, the frequency and severity of migraines decrease during pregnancy. The tendency to resort to pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods used to relieve headaches decreases during pregnancy. Although migraine has many adverse effects on pregnancy, pregnant women do not demand satisfactory information from health professionals about migraine headaches during pregnancy.

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“…Among non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the most reliable one is ibuprofen. In cases where analgesics do not work, triptanes are recommended [23][24][25].…”

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