What are Menstrual Migraines?

Menstrual migraines are headaches linked to drops in estrogen levels that happen around a female’s menstrual cycle and tend to be more severe, last longer, and are more resistant to treatment compared to non-menstrual migraines. Symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity typically occur two days before the onset of menstruation to three days after menstruation. Estrogen affects the processing of pain by influencing certain chemicals and neurotransmitters involved in migraine pathology, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.