Abstract
Headache is very common among women of childbearing age and can be influenced by hormonal fluctuations. When pregnant women develop headache, the cause is usually tension-type headache or migraine, but headache may be a symptom of a more serious neurologic or medical condition. This article discusses the differential diagnosis and management of major causes of headache during pregnancy.
MeSH terms
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Analgesics / adverse effects
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Analgesics / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Headache / etiology*
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Headache / therapy
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
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Pregnancy Complications / therapy
Substances
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Analgesics
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal