Was the cause of constant headaches in men.The researchers found that a cluster of pain is influenced by the level of female and male hormones.
In the new study, it was found that the cause of regular migraines in men is the high concentration of female sex hormones in the blood. For scientific study, researchers invited 17 men, whose age was 47 years. On average, they experienced headaches 3 times per month. The obtained results of the survey were analyzed and compared with those of 22 men who are not suffering from migraine. All subjects had a normal body mass index, they took some blood for tests, measured the levels of estrogen and testosterone.
Magicforum it became known that patients experiencing headaches were recorded with a high level of estrogen in the blood — 97 pmol/l Healthy man has this figure at 69 pmol/L. the level of testosterone in the blood all the same. Differed only in the ratio of production of testosterone and estrogen. Healthy was 5.0 pmol/l and men with headache — 9 pmol/L. it was Also found that people who participated in the experiment, 24 hours prior to the start of the attack the level of testosterone increased. Also observed some other symptoms: lack of energy, problems with potency, mood changes and others. Scientists say that estrogen levels rise, affecting the headache in women.
This study is able to assist in the creation of migraine medications, and can also help to understand the nature of this disease.