Conflicting terminology in the context of migraine.

context of migraine Having read the January 2007 issue of the Journal with the very interesting and well-written article on menstrual migraine by Anne MacGregor,1 I was surprised to read the words flickering lights (Box 1; 1.2.1 Typical aura with migraine headaches B.1.) in the context of migraines with aura. This is confusing as the UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use2 seems to have a different perspective on neurological symptoms and whether these symptoms are classified as typical of aura: they use the words flashing lights and state this is not a symptom of aura. We have discussed this matter in our Journal Club and would be grateful if this could be clarified. In addition to my query I would like to let you know how much I appreciate your Journal. I thoroughly enjoy reading it, and keeping up to date is a pleasure with your excellent Journal. In addition, I am currently studying for my MFFP Part 2 and feel it is very helpful! I wouldn’t want to be without it. Thanks for all the daily hard work you put into developing the area of Contraception and Sexual Health. It is much appreciated.