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Main description:
This handbook focuses on the relationship between sex hormones and headache. Discussed first is the diagnosis and epidemiology of headache, migraine pathophysiology, and migraine treatment. Further discussion will include the endocrinology of the menstrual cycle and the pathogenesis of menstrual migraine. Finally, approaches to the therapy of hormone-related headaches will be addressed, particularly headaches associated with the menstrual cycle, oral contraceptive use, and menopause.
Contents:
Introduction.- Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment of Headache.- Migraine Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment.- Endocrinology; Hormones and Pain.- Menstrual Migraine.- Hormonal Contraception.- Pregnancy and Lactation.- Menopause.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Current Medicine,U.S.
Publication date: December, 2006
Pages: 225
Weight: 652g
Availability: Contact supplier
Subcategories: Anaesthetics and Pain