Table 1.
The sex dimorphism in migraine patients.
| Migraine Characteristics | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak incidence (age) | 20–24 | 15–19 | |
| Peak prevalence | Reproductive age | Life-long | |
| Prevalence ratio | Before puberty | 2–3 | 1 |
| After puberty | 3–4 | 1 | |
| Inactive migraine prevalence | 25.7% after the age of 60 | 16.5% after the age of 60 | |
| Years living with disability (YLD) | 4th leading cause | 8th leading cause | |
| Remissions | Shorter | Longer | |
| Clinical manifestations | Similar | ||
| Attack frequency | 1–4 days per month | ||
| Impact on quality of life | Similar | ||