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Testosterone Levels in Cluster and Non‐Cluster Migrainous Headache Patients
Author(s) -
Nelson Robert F.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
headache: the journal of head and face pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1526-4610
pISSN - 0017-8748
DOI - 10.1111/j.1526-4610.1978.hed1805265.x
Subject(s) - cluster headache , migraine , cluster (spacecraft) , testosterone (patch) , medicine , hormone , pediatrics , psychology , computer science , programming language
SYNOPSIS In a study of 30 cluster headache sufferers compared with 30 men suffering from classical migraine, no significant difference in plasma testosterone levels could be detected. On examination of individual patients it is noted that three patients suffering from chronic cluster headache did have values below the normal range. However, an equal number of sufferers from classical migraine also had low values. All of four female patients suffering from cluster headache had elevated male hormone levels. Speculations are offered as to why hormone variations may be found in these conditions. Further studies will be undertaken in an effort to better understand the underlying mechanisms of this distressing disorder.