Migraines can be triggered by several factors, both inside and outside the body. These triggers vary by individual.
There are several factors that have been identified as a trigger of a migraine. The following are some possible triggers:
Fluctuating levels of hormones may also be a cause of a migraine attack. For women, sometimes migraines occur around the time of their period.
For these types of migraine, they tend to occur between 2 days before the start of the period to 3 days after.
If migraines are only experienced around this time, it is known as pure menstrual migraines. But most women experience them at other times too, and this is known as menstrual-related migraines.
After the menopause, many women find that their migraines improve. However, others find that the menopause can trigger migraines or make them worse.
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