Migraine occur in over 28 million women and are a major cause of loss of work. They can rob you of your quality of life. Migraines are intermittent,  chronic headaches that can cause pulsating or throbbing pain for hours or even days. They can be associated with or preceded by auras , such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in arms or legs. They are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and even smells.

Migraines usually begin in childhood and many women will say their headaches started at puberty in coincidence with their periods. These headaches are often undiagnosed and are left untreated, thinking it is "just a headache". It can be difficult for teens at school and during sports and later causing many lost days work. The triggers in many migraines in women maybe their hormonal fluctuations, in addition to life style issues.

While we do not know a lot about the causes (the why) we do know a lot about how they happen (the how). We also know that there are many other "triggers" to initiate the headache, many of which are controllable. One these can often be hormonal changes in women.

Hormonal changes and fluctuations seem to be able to trigger migraines in susceptible women and teenagers. Hormonal medications may also worsen headaches but in many cases, choosing the correct product and the correct timing for the medication can make a big difference.