Cluster headache (CH) in women
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cluster headache (CH) in women. Women are more likely to present at an earlier and later age: >50 years. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Epidemiological features
- Women are more likely to present at an earlier and later age: >50 years
- They are more likely to have a positive family history of cluster headache and migraine
Risk factors and headache triggers
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Clinical features
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Treatment response
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References
- Rozen TD, Fishman RS. Female cluster headache in the United States of America: what are the gender differences? Results from the United States Cluster Headache Survey. J Neurol Sci 2012; 317:17-28.
- Broner SW, Sun-Edelstein C, Lay CL. Cluster headache in women. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2007; 11:127-130.
- Fourier C, Ran C, Steinberg A, Sjöstrand C, Waldenlind E, Belin AC. Sex differences in clinical features, treatment, and lifestyle factors in patients with cluster headache. Neurology 2023; 100:e1207-e1220.
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