Migraine podcourse with Dr Deborah Kerr, part 2: menstrual-related migraine

0.5 CPD hours If you enjoy a blend of online learning and podcast-style listening that you can fit into your busy life, then this podcourse is for you.  Listen to this three-part audio series, then go to mimslearning.co.uk to read downloadable worksheets and complete a multiple choice quiz to ensure you are up to speed with all the key points primary care professionals need to know about migraine.  This episode continues the case of Simone, with learning points provided by GP Dr Deborah Kerr. She provides advice on the definitions of menstrual and menstrual-related migraine, tips on lifestyle and pharmacological management, pregnancy planning and looking ahead to menopause management.  MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.  **Educational objectives** After listening to this podcourse, healthcare professionals should be better able to: - Recall the characteristics of menstrual migraine and menstrual-related migraine - Provide advice on lifestyle and use of supplements - Understand how hormones such as the contraceptive pill may be used in patients wit migraine - Know which medications could be used to try and prevent menstrual-related attacks - Provide advice to women planning a pregnancy, and those who are breastfeeding - Recall treatment options for acute management and preventative therapy - Understand when to refer patients to specialist care MIMS Learning Migraine podcourse with Dr Deborah Kerr, part 1: diagnosis and management Migraine podcourse with Dr Deborah Kerr, part 3: migraine in children Guidance update: NICE and SIGN guidelines on headache Headache - red flag symptoms Headaches in children - red flag symptoms * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.