Women who suffer from migraines frequently have a significant family history of the condition, and these headaches often intensify during menstrual periods.

Migraine is the Leading Cause of Disability in Women Ages 18-49
As per the Global Burden of Disease study 2019, worldwide migraine is the leading cause of disability among women aged 18-49. Studies also show migraines are more frequent, disabling and long-lasting in women than in men’s. The fairer sex is also more likely than men to have anxiety and depression related to migraines and seek medical care and prescription drugs than men.‘Individuals experiencing migraines often have a notable family history of migraines, which tends to worsen during menstrual periods. #migraine #womensday ’

"Migraine is a very common headache, and is more common in females than males. Diagnosis of migraine is always clinical and it requires a consultation with a good physician or neurologist which can be diagnosed easily, sometimes imaging scans like MRI is required," Prof Vinay Goyal, Chairman Neurology from Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, told IANS. 




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Migraine is a prevalent form of headache, impacting approximately 15 percent of the population. The female-to-male ratio stands at three to one.
"Emerging technologies like Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (REN) offer promising options for migraine sufferers. REN utilizes low-level electrical stimulation to activate pain-relieving pathways in the brain, providing a clinically proven, drug-free option for migraine management," he doctor said.
Source-IANS