- Resources
Can Menopause Cause Headaches?
Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Symptoms
In some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time. During this time, the menstrual periods generally become either more closely or more widely spaced. This irregularity may last for 1 - 3 years before menstruation finally ends completely. Before this the cycle length may shorten to as little as every 3 weeks.
Common symptoms of menopause include:
- Heart pounding or racing
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Skin...
More information on "Can Menopause Cause Headaches?"
From Our Experts
Going through Menopause May Affect Migraine Headaches in Women
There’s been a lot of news coverage recently about Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s migraines. I don’t pretend to know what’s triggering... Read more »
Can oral hormones taken for menopause cause a Migraine?
Full Question: I would like to know if it's possible that hormones taken orally for menopause can cause migraine, I already am a... Read more »
Menopause, headaches at night?
Full Question: Since I started going through menopause and experiencing hot flashes (7 years ago), I have been frequently experiencing... Read more »
Aura with slight headache -- attributed to menopause?
Full Question: I am a 51 year old woman in the middle of menopause. I have only had my period 1 full time this year and 2 other months... Read more »
Top Migraine and Headache Questions, 3/13/10
Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer... Read more »
From Our Sources
Menopause
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology,... Read more »
Headache
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Except perhaps for head colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. Three out of four Americans had a headache during the past year,... Read more »
Menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
Source: Breastcancer.org
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when hormone production levels drop to a point where she stops getting her period (menstruating). Some... Read more »
Using sleep to manage headaches may cause insomnia
Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal... Read more »
Headache causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Information Question: What is the most likely cause of occasional severe headaches? Answer: Stress and muscle ... Read more »
Images
Learn how many headaches are caused by muscle contractions and blood flow problems... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
