Answer questions about why some people get “migraine” before “menstruation”

Abdominal pain, back pain, body aches until there is an unstable mood as part of the pre-existing symptomsperiodBut it’s not just that, for some people, “migraine” headaches are included, which usually happen 1-2 days before your period.

headachemigraineBefore menstruation, there is a medical explanation that it is caused by “blood vessels outside the brain” that are controlled by the hormonal system. cause a headache which will only cause pain on the left or right side or all over the head Headaches are associated with hormonal changes. causing blood drive to the uterine wall and menstruation in the later period

• How are migraines and menstrual periods related?

As mentioned above, the cortex is associated with hormonal changes near “menstrual”, causing some women to experience migraines at least 2 days before their period. And some people may have pain for up to 3 days or pain until the first day of menstruation. The headaches are severe and last longer than normal migraines. Including other symptoms as well, such as

– Nausea

– vomiting

– Increased sensitivity to light, sound and smell

Some people don’t respond well to acute migraine medications. or recurring pain more than usual

In addition, before menstruation, there will be changes in sex hormones. 1–3 days before menstruation, estrogen levels drop sharply. Therefore, people whose brains are more sensitive to stimuli than normal, which in some cases is caused by genetics or who already have migraine problems, will be more likely to induce migraine pain.

For those in the premenopausal age, it is another group that has more migraine pain. because there is a change in the level of sex hormones unstable hormone levels and may have hot flashes at night cause poor sleep which is the cause ofmigraine

• Is migraine pain before menstruation dangerous?

In fact, symptoms before menstruation, whether it is abdominal pain or headache To migraine pain is normal that can happen to all menstruating people. When having symptoms, in addition to having to get enough rest Taking painkillers according to the symptoms can help alleviate. However, if the pain is unusually severe, it is necessary to receive treatment fromobstetricianwith expertise To determine the exact cause in detail whether those symptoms are just menstrual-related symptoms or caused by other diseases such as high blood pressure

After all, premenstrual migraine pain may not be cured because during menstruation, hormones are always changing. But if we take good care of ourselves eat nutritious food exercise regularly And getting enough sleep will help alleviate those symptoms.

Reference information : RAMA Channel and Bangkok Hospital