Study of the Molecular Genetics of Menstrual Migraine

Exclusion Criteria

• •DNA Study:
• •Cases and controls must not have smoked, chewed gum or consumed any food or drink in the 30 minutes prior to sample collection
• •RNA Study:
• •Cases and controls will not be eligible for participation if they have:
• •* Polycystic ovarian syndrome;
• •* Taken any hormones or drugs in the previous three months that may affect normal hormone activity (e.g., hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, dietary supplements such as isoflavones);
• •* Donated or lost a significant amount of blood (\> 550 mL) within the previous 12 weeks
• •* Additionally, controls must not have a personal or family history in any first-degree relative of current or past migraine