The monthly menstrual cycle is a sign of health and vitality for a woman. However, this reality affects women in a number of ways. For some, the side effects can be excruciating – especially for those who live with chronic headaches.

Studies have reported that women note a spike in migraines the first two days of their menstrual cycles. As a woman who suffers from migraines, do you see truth in this statement? Readers, do you believe the monthly female cycle may be a cause of migraines?

For women, the risk of experiencing monthly chronic migraines might be higher.

Some sources claim 70 percent of migraine sufferers are women. This appears to be true because women are more prone to migraines before and during menstruation. In fact, two days prior to a cycle, as well as the first two days of a cycle, are linked to migraines and severe headaches.

While most of these migraines do not include auras (the second phase of a migraine attack that is linked to long term affects, like stroke), they are just as miserable as a migraine suffered at any other time during the month. Chronic headaches posed before and at the beginning of menstruation may be related to hormonal changes because this is a time when a woman’s body is experiencing estrogen withdrawal.

How to Prevent Menstrual Migraines

If you or a woman you care about suffers from chronic headaches, consider researching whether or not her menstrual cycle is the cause of migraines. There are a number of natural remedies a woman can use to get some migraine relief. Here are some examples:

– Use ice on the neck or head to numb the sensation of pain.
– Incorporate regular exercise into your schedule.
– Start medicating a day before the PMS or menstruation begins.

For more tips about how to prevent menstrual migraines, consult this source:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/headaches/HE00003

Let’s Talk About It

Do you or a woman you care for suffer from menstrual migraines? What are some tips you have for migraine relief in these types of situations?

What are some words of encouragement you have to share with women who experience this pain? Do you have any positive phrases that may give them hope during challenging periods?

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