Hormones and Migraine
Overview
Migraine disproportionately affects women, in part due to hormones. In this section, we break down the relationship between changes in hormone levels and headache disorders as they relate to oral contraceptives, pregnancy and more. From menstruation to menopause, learn more about treatment options and how to answer questions about new symptoms and concerns as patients enter different phases of life.
Download our Guide to Discussing Hormones with Migraine Patients
Download our Guide to Contraceptive Options for Women with Migraine
Patient Resoureces
Migraine and Pregnancy: How Hormones Affect Head Pain | AMF
Pregnancy can affect migraine pain. Learn how hormones can impact head pain before, during and after pregnancy and how to safely treat migraine while pregnant.Read More
Impact of Pregnancy and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation
We asked our Move Against Migraine group about their experiences with pregnancy and migraine to learn more about how migraine impacts people.Read More
Migraine Through A Woman’s Life | American Migraine Foundation
For women, migraine frequency and treatment options can change from puberty to menopause. Learn how fluctuating estrogen levels affect migraine.Read More
Oral Contraceptives and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation
Taking oral contraceptives for birth control can have an impact on migraine. Learn what risk factors are involved before you start a regimen.Read More
Migraine in Transgender People | American Migraine Foundation
Headache specialists are working to improve the field’s understanding of migraine in transgender people and provide more comprehensive treatment options that reflect the unique needs of this community. Finding the right doctor is essential to getting a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan that works for you.Read More
New Moms & Migraine: Understanding Pospartum Headache | AMF
Postpartum headache may occur in the first two weeks after delivery even if you didn't experience migraine during pregnancy. Learn the signs and symptoms.Read More
Understanding the Migraine Gender Gap | American Migraine Foundation
Exploration into link between hormones and migraine has uncovered details about fluctuating estrogen levels and increased vulnerability to migraine attacks.Read More
Balancing Chronic Migraine & Motherhood: From My Migraine Life
Sarah from My Migraine Life shares how migraine affects her family and offers tips for motherhood as a chronic migraine patient.Read More
Hysterectomy and Migraine: What can you expect?
A hysterectomy can have a postive impact on hormone-related migraine. Learn the facts and the risks of this surgery and its relationship to migraine.Read More
Menstrual Migraine Treatment and Prevention | AMF
Menstrual migraine can be difficult to treat. Learn what options you have to manage your symptoms and the best methods for preventing attacks.Read More
Migraine And Pregnancy: What Moms-to-Be Need To Know | AMF
Being pregnant can have a great impact on migraine symptoms and treatment. Learn from the experts on how pregnancy can affect your migraine.Read More
Women and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation
Over a lifetime, migraines in women are often associated with hormonal shifts such as during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause.Read More
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