Migraine Associated with Menstruation An Overlooked Trigger

• Published in: Journal of Nepal Medical Association Vol. 59; no. 238; pp. 611 - 613
• Main Author: Chaudhary, Ashlesha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Journal of the Nepal Medical Association 01.07.2021; Nepal Medical Association
• Subjects: medical; menstruation disturbances; migraine disorders; students; Student JNMA
• ISSN: 0028-2715; 1815-672X
• DOI: 10.31729/jnma.6332

Menstrual migraine is a condition in females, where headaches are linked with menstruation and may be debilitating. Hormonal fluctuations could have a key role in migraine etiopathogenesis, as several women experience that their migraine attacks correlate with their menstrual cycle. Estrogen withdrawal appears to have a significant role in migraine associated with menstrual cycles, despite the fact that its pathophysiology is not well known. The treatment method can also vary from that used to treat nonmenstrual migraines. However, with proper identification and management of the condition, it can be bearable. This article highlights some portions of what is known about migraine, its triggers including the experience of a sufferer and aims to provide readers with a better understanding of migraine in women by understanding these aspects of the condition.