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How Can I Prevent A Migraine Before My Menstrual Period?
Menstruation - painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods - painful; Cramps - menstrual; Menstrual cramps
Prevention
References
French L. Dysmenorrhea. Am Fam Physician. 2005;71(2):285-291.
Harel Z. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young adults: etiology and management. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006;19:363-371.
Lentz GM. Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Etiology, diagnosis, management. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM,...
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From Our Experts
06/25/07 #1: Prevention of menstrual Migraines?
Full Question: What can I take for prevention of menstrual migraines? Recently started on Frova, does help but in the last 2 months my... Read more »
9/3/07 #2: Take daughter to chiropractor for menstrual migraines?
Full Question:My daughter is about to turn 18 and suffers terribly from migraines. We have been through the course of treatments from... Read more »
Menstrual Migraines helped by Lupron; now worse after hysterectomy?
Full Question: My name is Dawn, I'm 31 years old, married with 2 young children. I have been suffering with true menstrual migraines for... Read more »
Migraine Disease, Menstrual Migraines, and Hysterectomy
Migraine disease, mentrual Migraines, and hysterectomy are typically some of our top conversations in our forum, and questions in Ask... Read more »
11/5/07 #3: Migraine pattern changing. Perimenopause? Preventives?
Full Question:I've been having migraines for many years now and have had a couple of bouts of treatment with Inderal which has reduced... Read more »
From Our Sources
Frova may prevent menstrual migraines
Over half of the women in a recent trial never developed a menstrual migraine if they took Frova two days before the start of their period and kept... Read more »
Scientists seek to ease menstrual migraines
Texas researchers say oral contraceptives paired with other prescription drugs may reduce or even eliminate migraine headaches associated with... Read more »
Migraine Medications: Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue
Discussing Migraine medications can get confusing, partly because there are so many, partly because they're used for different purposes. Migraine... Read more »
Migraine Diary
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 »
Migraine Food Triggers, Migraine Diet
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Non-Drug Treatments and Lifestyle ChangesThere are several ways to prevent migraine attacks. You should first try a healthy diet, the right amount of... Read more »
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