Menstrual migraine

Women suffer migraines three times more frequently than men. Out of 60 percent of these women experience worsening during menstruation. They occur before, during or immediately after the period, or during ovulation.Menstrual migraines are primarily caused by estrogen.so, women on birth control pills may experience more menstrual Migraine,Headche begins as a one-sided, throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights and sounds. An aura may precede the menstrual migraine.Premenstrual headache occurs before the periods and is associated with a variety of symptoms .The symptoms include headache pain accompanied by fatigue, acne, joint pain, decreased urination, constipation and lack of coordination. You may also experience an increase in appetite and a craving for chocolate, salt, or alcohol.Analgesics,sumatriptan and ergotamine are effective in acute stages.