Migraine is the third most common ailment in the world, but it disproportionately affects women. Why? Well, it’s linked to our menstrual cycle, of course…
If you're anaemic, periods can feel more draining – and exercise can be more difficult.
So, how can you tell if your migraines are hormonal? Experts recommend keeping a diary for at least three months to monitor when you suffer symptoms alongside the day your period begins. To be diagnosed as menstrual, your migraines will typically occur between two days before and up to three days into your period, in at least two out of three consecutive months.
I spent years thinking it was stress or dehydration. I even had an MRI to see if I had clots on my brain Like Jones, women often aren’t recognising that their headaches are menstrual migraines, and according to the National Migraine Centre this “under-recognition” leads to doctors under-diagnosing migraines.Can exercise help relieve migraines? How to train if you're prone to the condition
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