About 75% of all migraine sufferers are women. Although the incidence of migraine is similar for boys and girls during childhood, it increases in girls after puberty. Migraine most commonly affects women between the ages of 20 - 45.
Fluctuations of female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, appear to increase the risk for migraines and their severity in some women. About half of women with migraines report headaches associated with their menstrual cycle. For some...
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One of the best ways to manage migraines is to identify the foods, habits, and environmental factors that trigger them for you, and to avoid those as... Read more »
Trigger identification and management is an integral part of Migraine management. Some triggers can be avoidable, allowing us to avoid some... Read more »
Study results are again indicating that Migraineurs who experience frequent Migraine attacks and / or have a long history of Migraines are at... Read more »
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
A reader asks experts at InteliHealth if it's common for migraine sufferers to experience memory loss during the headaches. Dr. Lori Tishler responds... Read more »