Current Pain and Headache Reports

, Volume 11, Issue 2, pp 127–130 | Cite as

Cluster headache in women

  • Susan W. Broner
  • Christina Sun-Edelstein
  • Christine L. Lay
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Abstract

Cluster headache has long been considered a predominantly male disorder, with much of our knowledge based on studies of men. However, it has become increasingly more recognized in women. Although there are many similarities between men and women in the expression of the disorder, studies over the years have revealed gender differences. This article reviews epidemiologic, clinical, hormonal, and familial differences between male and female cluster patients, examines how they may affect treatment, and suggests studies that may give us a better understanding of the disorder.

Keywords

Migraine Sumatriptan Cluster Headache Zolmitriptan Frovatriptan 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Susan W. Broner
    • 1
  • Christina Sun-Edelstein
  • Christine L. Lay
  1. 1.Headache InstituteRoosevelt HospitalNew YorkUSA

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