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Migraine headaches and your period may be connected



Approximately 21 million women in the United States suffer from migraines.1 About 60% of them have Menstrual Migraine, meaning migraines that occur around the time of their period.1-5 Yet most of us don’t realize that migraines and menstruation could be connected.4,5 In fact, surveys show that many women take several years before understanding that their migraines and their period are related.6

Take a stand — join our supportive community by sharing what you’ve learned, and by reading the experiences of others. It may help you and women like you understand your migraines better, so you can get the relief you need.

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References:
  1. Lipton RB, Stewart WF, Diamond S, Diamond ML, Reed M. Prevalence and burden of migraine in the United States: data from the American Migraine Study II. Headache. 2001;41:646-657.
  2. Granella F, Sances G, Zanferrari C, Costa A, Martignoni E, Manzoni GC. Migraine without aura and reproductive life events: a clinical epidemiological study in 1300 women. Headache. 1993;33:385-389.
  3. Dzoljic E, Sipetic S, Vlajinac H, et al. Prevalence of menstrually related migraine and nonmigraine primary headache in female students of Belgrade University. Headache. 2002;42:185-193.
  4. Lichten EM, Lichten JB, Whitty A, Pieper D. The confirmation of a biochemical marker for women’s hormonal migraine: the Depo–Estradiol challenge test. Headache. 1996;36:367-371.
  5. MacGregor EA. Oestrogen and attacks of migraine with and without aura. Lancet Neurol. 2004;3:354-361.
  6. Data on file, Endo Pharmaceuticals.