Hormones
Did you know that women are three (3) times more likely to have migraine than men?
This is primarily due to hormonal fluctuation and the way estrogen levels impact serotonin production. As a result, people with migraine often have many questions when it comes to menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, hormonal treatments, and other hormone-related topics.
Here, you will find research-backed resources and information written by our team of medical contributors to help you navigate, and these questions. We recommend starting with our overview article, then exploring the topics that most interest you based on your own situation and background.
Women, Hormones, and Migraine: An Overview
Women often experience a profound link between hormones and migraine due to estrogen's influential role. Research indicates that women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraine,...
Contraception and Migraine
Women have a higher risk of experiencing migraine compared to men, primarily due to hormonal fluctuations and genetic factors. Migraine often persists as a lifelong disorder, particularly...
What is menstrual migraine?
Menstrual migraine is a subtype linked to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, causing severe attacks typically 2 days before and 3 days after menstruation starts. It includes pure...
Pregnancy & Migraine
Managing migraine during pregnancy presents unique challenges due to hormonal changes and the necessity to ensure the safety of both the mother and the unborn baby. Migraine often occurs during a...
Menopause and Migraine
Menopause represents a pivotal phase in a woman's life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, marked by the cessation of menstrual periods due to declining hormone levels, particularly...
Should I have my uterus removed to treat migraine?
Understanding the relationship between migraine and reproductive health is crucial for many women. This post explores whether a hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, can help treat migraine, along...
Hormones and Migraine – What’s The Connection?
Explore the intricate relationship between hormones and migraine with Dr. Candice Todd, a renowned general neurologist and headache medicine specialist at the Scarborough Health Network in Toronto,...
Perimenopause and Migraine
Welcome to our enlightening video, "Perimenopause and Migraine," featuring Dr. Candice Todd, MSc, MD, FRCPC. In this comprehensive session, Dr. Todd discusses the intricate relationship between...
The Female Life Cycle and Migraine
Welcome to our in-depth exploration of migraine and their intricate relationship with hormones across the female lifespan. From the pioneering days of migraine treatments with sumatriptan in 1991 to...