3X more women than men complain of migraine, the reason is the lack of this hormone, the doctor told at what age the risk is highest

Migraine is a type of severe headache, in which along with headache, nausea, discomfort from light and irritability can also occur. This disease is found more in women than in men. Dr. Atul Prasad
According to Vice Chairman and HOD, Neurology BLK, Max Super Specialty Hospital, a major reason for this is the hormonal changes occurring in the body of women.

Especially the hormone called estrogen affects migraine. When this hormone fluctuates, migraine attacks may occur. Therefore, many women suffer more from migraine during menstruation, adolescence, after pregnancy or around menopause. The good thing is that with the right information, right treatment and healthy habits, migraine can be controlled to a great extent.

Why are migraine more common in women?
Migraines occur about three times more often in women than in men. Female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) affect the parts of the brain that feel pain. Migraine can easily start due to sudden changes in hormones.

role of estrogen
Before menstruation, estrogen suddenly decreases, which can cause migraine. Hormone changes occur during adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause, so migraines may increase. In the last months of pregnancy, when estrogen remains stable, many women have less migraines. Additionally, migraine attacks may be longer in women. Nausea, light and sound can make the problem worse. Some birth control pills can also become triggers.

treatment and care
Paracetamol, pain relievers and migraine-specific medicines prescribed by the doctor. For prevention, if migraines occur frequently, doctors may suggest daily medications or new therapies. Non-drug methods such as rest, breathing exercises, relaxation, and certain machines may help.

good daily habits
Sleeping on time, doing light exercise, eating right and drinking water, keeping stress low, making a headache diary so that we can know what causes migraine. Girls and women should talk openly to the doctor about menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. With the right care, migraine can become easier to understand and handle.