- Is migraine inherited?
- Is my migraine linked to my menstrual cycle?
- Is there something serious causing the pain of migraine?
- I feel 'woolly headed' after a migraine attack. Is this normal?
- I get tingling in my arm during a migraine attack. Is this normal?
- What drugs can be taken during pregnancy?
- What is the best medication for migraine?
- Can I use complementary treatments in conjunction with medications?
- Why was I prescribed an anti depressant for migraine when I know I'm not depressed?
- What is the risk of stroke if I am a migraine sufferer and am on the pill?
About 60% of women find that their menstrual cycle is directly related to their migraine. This is called Menstrually-related Migraine. Pure Menstrual Migraine is diagnosed when attacks occur exclusively just before or during menstruation in at least 2 out of 3 menstrual cycles and at no other times during the cycle. Around the time of puberty, there is a rapid rise in the incidence of migraine in young women due to changes in the levels of oestrogen and this hormone will continue to play a large role many in women's migraine throughout their life. For women who have Menstrual Migraine, the elimination of the hormonal trigger with the onset of menopause can result in significant improvement, although it is rare for attacks to disappear entirely.
