Managing migraine during menopause: Not as straightforward as it seems with Dr. Stephanie Nahas

Dr. Stephanie Nahas - Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University

Migraine is more prevalent in women compared with men, and its pathophysiology is thought to be closely linked to fluctuating levels of sex-specific hormones, as evident in menstrual or menstrual related migraine.1 Menopause can result in numerous migraine management challenges not only because of the innate changes in hormonal levels, but also because of treatments related to menopause symptoms. Dr. Stephanie Nahas explains how hormone replacement therapy can aggravate migraine, and highlights different treatment options that mitigate both menopause and migraine symptoms.

References

  1. Lagman-Bartolome AM, Lay C. Migraine in Women. Neurol Clin 2019;37(4):835–45.

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