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What Causes Menstrual Migraines During Menopause?
I am going into menopause, I think. My menstrual cycles are all over the place. I ve had premenstrual migraines as long as I can remember. Why am I getting both pre and post menstrual migraines now? And they last for days longer though, thankfully except for one time, they have been less severe than before. I also was diagnosed with lupus 3 years ago. Does this impact the onset of menopause and can it affect the migraines?
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
Hello,
The menstrual migraine are usually related to hormonal changes. They are very common for women during menstrual cycle and also perimenopause.
I suggest using pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen to prevent menstrual migraines or make them less severe. You can take them twice a day starting 2 to 3 days before your period time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The menstrual migraine are usually related to hormonal changes. They are very common for women during menstrual cycle and also perimenopause.
I suggest using pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen to prevent menstrual migraines or make them less severe. You can take them twice a day starting 2 to 3 days before your period time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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