Migraine usually causes throbbing pain in one side of the head and sometimes leads to vomiting, nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Now, pregnant women with a history of migraine have a higher risk of pregnancy complications such as preterm delivery, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, according to a preliminary study.Also read – Summer diet: You can follow simple diet tips to beat the heat and keep hydration level intact.
The preliminary study, released by the American Academy of Neurology, will be presented at its 74th Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 2-7, 2022, and virtually, April 24-26, 2022 in Seattle. Also read – Explained: Diabetes in children, adults and the elderly, which age group is more susceptible to it? The expert speaks
Researchers have also found that women with migraines with aura may have a slightly higher risk of preeclampsia than women without migraines. Aura is the sensation that precedes a headache, often with visual disturbances such as flashing lights. Preeclampsia includes high blood pressure with additional symptoms, such as protein in the urine during pregnancy, which can be life-threatening for the mother and baby. Also read – The Change of Weight Loss in Diagnosing Spina Bifida: Mayuri Kohli Gupta’s Inspirational Story
“About 20 percent of women of childbearing age experience migraines, but the effect of migraines on pregnancy outcomes is not well understood,” said Alexandra Purdue-Smith, PhD, study author at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. “Our large potential study found links between migraines and pregnancy complications that could help doctors and women suffering from migraines be aware of the potential risks they should be aware of during pregnancy.”
The preliminary study, released by the American Academy of Neurology, will be presented at its 74th Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 2-7, 2022, and virtually, April 24-26, 2022 in Seattle.
Researchers have also found that women with migraines with aura may have a slightly higher risk of preeclampsia than women without migraines. Aura is the sensation that precedes a headache, often with visual disturbances such as flashing lights. Preeclampsia includes high blood pressure with additional symptoms, such as protein in the urine during pregnancy, which can be life-threatening for the mother and baby.
“About 20 percent of women of childbearing age experience migraines, but the effect of migraines on pregnancy outcomes is not well understood,” said Alexandra Purdue-Smith, PhD, study author at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. “Our large potential study found links between migraines and pregnancy complications that could help doctors and women suffering from migraines be aware of the potential risks they should be aware of during pregnancy.”
Furthermore, when viewing migraine with and without aura, women who had migraine with migraine were 51 percent more likely to have preeclampsia during pregnancy than women without migraine, while those without migraine were 29 percent more likely to have migraine.
Researchers have found that migraine pregnancy is not associated with diabetes or low birth weight.
“While the risks of these complications are still very low overall, women with a history of migraine should be aware of the potential risks of pregnancy and consult their doctor,” Purdue-Smith said. “Further research is needed to determine exactly why migraines may be associated with a higher risk of complications. In the meantime, women with migraines may benefit from being closely monitored during pregnancy to identify complications such as preeclampsia and manage it as early as possible. Can be done. “
The limitation of the study was that although the history of migraine was recorded before pregnancy, the study did not collect information about the migraine aura after many pregnancies ended. The findings for Migraine Aura may therefore be influenced by participants’ ability to remember their experiences accurately. Another limitation is that information about the frequency of migraine attacks and other migraine symptoms was not available.
Additional studies will be needed to address these limitations and to better inform how to diagnose and monitor for possible pregnancy complications in pregnant women with a history of migraine.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health.
(With inputs by ANI)
