Brain Connectivity in Menstrual vs. Non-Menstrual Migraines

Research Summary

A recent study published in Cephalalgia explored the neural differences between menstrually-related migraine (MRM) and non-menstrual migraine (NMM) using resting-state functional MRI. Researchers analyzed brain connectivity patterns in 50 MRM patients, 50 NMM patients, and 50 healthy controls. The study found that both migraine groups exhibited weaker connectivity within major brain networks compared to controls. Specifically, MRM patients showed stronger connectivity in the left frontoparietal network and weaker connectivity between the dorsal attention and default mode networks than NMM patients. These connectivity patterns were linked to clinical characteristics such as disease duration and headache impact. The findings suggest potential avenues for subtype-specific diagnostics and therapies in migraine treatment.

Study Details

📄 Title: Divergent functional connectivity patterns in menstrually-related and non-menstrual migraine: A large-scale resting-state fMRI study.

👥 Research Team: Tang Y et al.

📚 Published In: Cephalalgia

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Nov

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.