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I get menstrual migraines, and explanation is sudden drop in estrogen. but why do only some women get these migraines if this happens to all women?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Unknown: just like why do some people get headaches and others don't. different responses to the same stimuli

Answered 12/19/2014

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A member asked:

I get menstrual migraines, and explanation is sudden drop in estrogen. but why do only some women get these migraines if this happens to all women?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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