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Menstrual migraine


Women experience migraine attacks three times more frequently than men do; and, menstrual migraine affects 60% of these women. They occur before, during, or immediately after the period, or during ovulation.
The days before and during your period can be pretty uncomfortable. Bloating, cramps, irritability, fatigue, and headaches are just some of the symptoms that are par for the course prior to and during that time of the month. But for some people who have periods, associated symptoms can be especially severe. If your head is throbbing in the days before your period, in addition to nausea, dizziness, blurry vision, or all three, you may have what’s called menstrual migraine.

Periods and headaches often go hand in hand. Many women just accept that this is a normal part of the menstrual cycle, but is this the case? And if so, why is it happening?

HOW THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CAN CAUSE MIGRAINE


Several research studies confirm that migraine is significantly more likely to occur in association with falling estrogen in the late luteal/early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. 

Estrogens play multiple actions in migraine when intense hormonal fluctuations occur leading up to and immediately after menstruation.

The two important females hormones involved are progesterone and estrogen.

Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. It is a naturally occurring hormone in the female body that helps a healthy female function normally.

Estrogens or oestrogens (American and British English spelling respectively), are a group of compounds that are important in the menstrual and reproductive cycles. They are also naturally occurring steroid hormones in women that promote the development and maintenance of female features of the body.

Another cause is Dehydration, blood loss (especially if you’re anemic), and poor sleep, Dr. Talebian notes. Already prone to migraines? Then there’s a 60 percent chance you’ll suffer from menstrual migraines as per the National Headache Foundation (NHF).

Treatment to prevent menstrual migraine?


1.Oestrogen supplements

Topping up your level of oestrogen just before and during a period can prevent menstrual migraine by preventing the sudden drop in oestrogen levels that trigger it. Oestrogen skin patches or gels are sometimes used. You put the patches or gel on your skin for seven days starting from three days before the expected first day of your period.

2.Mefenamic Acid

If you have migraine and heavy periods, taking Ponstan could help. Mefenamic acid is considered to be helpful in reducing migraine associated with heavy and/or painful periods. A dose of 500 mg can be taken three to four times daily. It can be started 2 to 3 days before the expected start of your period. If your periods are not regular, it is often effective when started on the first day. It is usually only needed for the first two to three days of your period. 

3.Magnesium, taken from the 15th day in your cycle until your period starts, may also be beneficial.

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