Table 1 The probability of experiencing a headache attack during menstruation and similarity to non-menstrual headaches
Headache type | Most of the time n (%) | Sometimes n (%) | Never n (%) | Different n (%) | Similar n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Definite migraine | 252 (54.3 %) | 90 (19.4 %) | 122 (26.3 %) | 158 (46.2 %) | 184 (53.8 %) |
Probable migraine | 94 (36.4 %) | 62 (24.0 %) | 102 (39.5 %) | 70 (44.9 %) | 86 (55.1 %) |
Total migraine | 346 (47.9 %)* | 152 (21.1 %) | 224 (31.0 %) | 228 (45.8 %)** | 270 (54.2 %) |
Definite TTH | 23 (27.7 %) | 29 (34.9 %) | 31 (37.3 %) | 11 (21.2 %) | 41 (78.8 %) |
Probable TTH | 28 (18.7 %) | 50 (33.3 %) | 72 (48.0 %) | 22 (28.2 %) | 56 (71.8 %) |
Total TTH | 51 (21.9 %) | 79 (33.9 %) | 103 (44.2 %) | 33 (25.4 %) | 97 (74.6 %) |