Special considerations in migraine during pregnancy and lactation.

ABSTRACT

Migraine is estimated to affect 959 million people worldwide and has a female preponderance of 31. This is thought to be due to the influence of female hormones as before puberty both sexes are affected equally. The prevalence is highest in women of childbearing age at 24%. It is, therefore, important to have a good understanding of how pregnancy influences migraine and how to advise and manage women with migraine during pregnancy and lactation.