Are migraine headaches more common in women than men?

Yes: About 75% of migraineurs (people who have migraine headaches) are women. That means 3 out of 4 migraineurs are women. Before puberty, more boys than girls get migraine headaches. After puberty, more girls have migraines than boys do.

Yes: Women are far more likely to experience migraine headaches than men. They can be associated with menstruation.