Why women get more migraines, and what to do about it
Summary
Migraines can involve symptoms before, during and after head pain, and they can disrupt work, school and daily activities. A neurologist quoted in the article says genetic factors and hormone changes may help explain why women are more likely to have migraines, and notes that treatment options such as Botox can offer relief.Key Facts
- The article says 37 million Americans have migraines and women are three times more likely than men to experience them.
- A migraine can include prodrome symptoms before the head pain, sometimes an aura during an attack, and postdrome symptoms afterward.
- Prodrome symptoms may include irritability, light and sound sensitivity, nausea, neck pain and food cravings.
- Migraine attacks can involve severe head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and insomnia, and may last up to 72 hours.
- Neurologist Jessica Ailani describes migraine as primarily genetic, involving proteins that can trigger inflammation and changes in brain activity.
- The article links the rise in migraine risk after puberty and changes in midlife to shifts in hormone levels, especially estrogen.
- Ailani says migraine often improves for many women at menopause and recommends consulting a doctor if migraines begin then.
- The article describes Botox as a common and effective migraine treatment, but the provided text ends before giving further details.
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