Table 3.
Plasma neurosteroid levels in patients affected by chronic migraine patients and healthy controls
| Chronic migraine (overall population) | Controls | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP (ng/mL) | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 0.61 ± 0.3 | < 0.01 |
| EAP (ng/mL) | 0.4 ± 0.2 | 0.41 ± 01 | n.s. |
| DHEA (ng/mL) | 1.6 ± 1.1 | 5.1 ± 3.8 | < 0.01 |
| DHEAS (μg/mL) | 1.2 ± 0.9 | 2.76 ± 2.0 | < 0.01 |
Values are means + S.D. Statistical analysis was performed by Student’s t test