Why Menopause May Mean No More Migraines

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Here’s one piece of good news for women to look forward to: migraines may decrease or abate after menopause.

According to the American Migraine Foundation (AMF), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of research and awareness surrounding migraine, more than 39 million men, women, and children in the United States are affected by migraines. However, women are two to three times more likely to have migraines than men.

Why Women Are More Likely to Suffer From Migraines

A study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain shows that female migraine sufferers usually begin having migraines after their first period. Migraines that are associated with menstruation often occur in the days just before or during a woman’s period due to a rapid drop in estrogen levels that occur immediately preceding menstruation.