Increased progesterone has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and many women use hormonal treatments (like birth control) for their migraines since the headaches often follow their menstrual cycles. These women who were a part of the study did not have cardiovascular problems at the start of the study. The age of participants ranged from 25-42 years.
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The researchers acknowledge the need for further research into what causes migraines to be a risk factor for heart disease but say that we can be reasonably sure there is a link.
During that time, there were also 1,329 cardiovascular events like MI and stroke and 223 deaths related to cardiovascular disease among the women.
Based on the study’s findings, researchers are hoping that women who suffer from migraines will be more conscious of their overall health.
According to a new study, women suffering from migraines are at an increased risk of mortality from heart diseases than women who do not have migraine.
The study did take in other risk factors and smoking into consideration, but experts advised women with migraines to be aware of the heightened risk. Overall, the objective of the study was apparently to find out what kinds of diseases and cardiovascular events a sufferer would have to contend with, including rates of mortality.
Initially, 17,531 women said they had a diagnosis of migraine from a doctor.
They were also 39 percent more likely to have a heart attack, and 62 percent more likely to have a stroke.
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According to a story published on the topic by AOL, “Women who suffer from migraines may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular problems like heart attacks and strokes, according to a new USA study”. In this population, after 2.5 years of follow-up there was 48% increased risk for heart attack or death as compared to those with low stress and low depressive symptoms.
