Women
with migraine often complain about migraine attack during menstrual
period or just before it. As per the statistics, almost 70% of women
who have complain of migraine get this problem recurrently during
those few days of menstrual period.
What
is migraine?
Migraine
is a neurological disorder that causes episodes of headaches, and
often other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Between migraine
attacks, these symptoms disappear completely.
Why
migraine attacks during period?
Migraine
may occur before or during period. The cause of this periodical
occurrence of migraine is due to change in oestrogen level.
How
many types of menstrual migraine are found?
There
are two types of menstrual migraine attack are found –
- Pure menstrual Migraine – This is completely related with menstrual period and doesn’t occur any other time.
- General migraine also associated with menstrual period – Women with general migraine gets migraine attack also during menstrual period. It may sustain throughout the cycle or disappear after the first one or two days of the period.
What
are the treatment options for menstrual migraine?
Women
with any kind of menstrual problem like irregular period, pain in
lower abdomen during period or any other disorder should treat it
immediately. In many instances menstrual problems treatment can
cure the migraine issue related to menstrual period to a great
extent. These days people also preferring natural treatment for migraines. Regular exercises, vitamin and mineral supplements,
balanced diets with more omega 3 fatty acid content and herbal
treatments can control the menstrual migraine issues.
