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

Impact of Pregnancy and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation

Migraine Through A Woman’s Life | American Migraine Foundation

Oral Contraceptives and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation

Migraine in Transgender People | American Migraine Foundation

New Moms & Migraine: Understanding Pospartum Headache | AMF

Understanding the Migraine Gender Gap | American Migraine Foundation

Balancing Chronic Migraine & Motherhood: From My Migraine Life

Hysterectomy and Migraine: What can you expect?

Menstrual Migraine Treatment and Prevention | AMF

Migraine And Pregnancy: What Moms-to-Be Need To Know | AMF

Women and Migraine | American Migraine Foundation
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