Women and Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that affects women approximately three times more often than men, largely due to hormonal influences. Migraine tends to start at the time of menarche. Changes in estrogen that happen with menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, or throughout menopause, can trigger or worsen migraine attacks. Pregnancy and menopause may bring alleviation for some women and exacerbation for others, underscoring the fact that individualized approach is indeed essential. One cannot predict whether improvement or worsening will occur in migraines with the hormonal fluctuations.

The good news: migraine is treatable at every stage of life even during pregnancy planning, pregnancy/lactation, and menopause. In fact, these are especially phases that require additional considerations that women should, even more so, seek out the guidance of a fellowship-trained headache specialist. With migraine-specific therapies, highly skilled injections, and personalized care, women don’t have to suffer in silence. Migraines should be well-managed and should not interfere with your daily life. Park Your Headache, with expertise in women’s health and migraine management.