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Understanding Migraine

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Whether you are newly diagnosed with migraine, think you might have migraine, or are trying to understand the migraine journey of someone you care about, you probably have a lot of questions.

We have answers. Migraine Canada works with healthcare providers, researchers, and top experts in migraine and neurology to develop resources that are easy to understand and navigate for people at every stage in their journey. In this section of our website, we share some foundational information to help you understand migraine and other headache disorders.

What is migraine?

What causes migraine?

What are the diagnostic categories of migraine?

How do hormonal factors impact migraine?

Is there a relationship between mental health and migraine?

How does my medical history impact my migraine?

How does migraine present and get treated in children?

What are other reasons someone might experience headaches?