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How should i deal with menstrual migraines?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Hormones: Continuous birth control pills (not having a period) may reduce migraines, ultra low dose pill like loloestrin may help. I also use a low estrogen patch during the week of the cycle. Treatment usually requires some trial and error.

Answered 3/12/2013

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It depends: There are many options for treating menstrual migraines, and not all involve hormones. The first things to try are the same as you would use for any headache - over-the-counter medications (those with caffeine seem to do a better job). Beyond that, there are prescription migraine meds which can help. Hormones like birth control pills, when used solely for migraines, are a last resort for me.

Answered 12/29/2014

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