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Hormonal Headaches

Author -  <a href='https://www.medindia.net/medical-review-team/dr-lakshmi-venkataraman.asp' target='_blank'>Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD</a>
Medically Reviewed by <a href='https://www.medindia.net/content-team/dr-kaushik-bharati.asp' target='_blank'>Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)</a> on Aug 11, 2020
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London) on Aug 11, 2020


What are Hormonal Headaches?

Hormonal headaches are headaches that occur due to variations in the levels of hormones, in particular, estrogen. Headaches in both men and women can be caused by many factors, including genetic factors, dietary triggers, and age.

However, in women, severe headaches and migraine can be triggered by fluctuating hormonal levels, especially dip in estrogen levels during various times of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause and being on the contraceptive pill.


What are the Causes of Hormonal Headaches?

A drop in estrogen levels can occur during the following periods leading to headaches:

Contributory Factors for Headaches in Women

The following factors may aggravate hormonal headaches. Try to avoid these triggers to reduce the severity of hormonal headaches:

References:

  1. Menstrual migraine - (https://www.migrainetrust.org/about-migraine/types-of-migraine/menstrual-migraine/)
  2. Headaches & Migraines - (https://womeninbalance.org/symptoms-solutions/headaches-migraines/)

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