Migraine in Women Hormonal Changes Triggered

When compared to men, women are the most vulnerable groups affected by migraine or headaches. Why? A recent research found that hormonal changes that occur in women suspected of being the main reason why women tend to be more likely to suffer from migraines than men.

Data from the National Headache Foundation noted, approximately 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and women at risk nearly three times higher risk of attack than men.

"Hormonal changes have contributed greatly to the higher incidence of migraines in women," said Dr. Michael Moskowitz, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston USA.

"There is evidence that supports these findings and the reduction of migraine attacks typically occur in postmenopausal women." he added.

Researchers say, a migraine attack in women is likely to occur before or shortly after the onset of menstruation. In addition, the pattern of migraine attacks in women can change during pregnancy or menopause.

Researchers revealed that there are many other factors that can increase a person's risk of suffering from migraines in both men and women:

Heredity: People with a family history of migraine, particularly those who have one or more relatives who suffer from migraines, are at significantly increased risk is greater.

Age: The data showed that migraine patients between the ages of 15 and 55 years old. The first attack usually occurs before the age of 40.

Medical conditions: certain health problems, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, stroke, depression, and epilepsy, have been associated with increased risk of migraines.

Moskowitz said, although migraine is not curable, but the disease can be effectively managed with the help of a doctor. Many drugs are available to prevent and relieve pain and lifestyle changes can eliminate some of the triggers that cause migraines.