Migraine & Women’s Health

Migraine is a common brain disease affecting over 30 million Americans each year [1]. Women experience migraine up to three times more often than men [1].

Women also report feeling more severe symptoms than men [2]. While there is no cure for migraine, there are tools to help women manage this complex neurological condition [1].

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Menstrual Migraine and Hormone Headaches

It is normal to get migraine attacks during your period. Women frequently experience migraine attacks a few days before or during menstruation. A drop in estrogen hormone levels just before a menstrual cycle begins can trigger a migraine attack in women [6].

The amount of change in hormone levels can also affect how severe a migraine becomes. Other sources of hormonal change, like pregnancy and menopause, can also trigger migraine attacks [5]. Options for premenstrual migraine relief may include ice packs, relaxation exercises, remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) [7], or certain over-the-counter pain relievers.

Migraine & Menstruation (soon)

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Tracking the Phases of a Migraine

Migraine attacks have four phases: prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome [10]. Each phase has symptoms that help identify which one you are experiencing. Since everyone experiences migraine differently, it is helpful to understand how migraine affects you.

Migraine journaling by using a migraine diary, like in the Nerivio app, is a popular method for tracking symptoms, severity, triggers, and treatments [11]. The more detailed you are with tracking your symptoms through the phases, the easier it will be for a doctor to prescribe an effective, customized treatment plan.

Learn More About Tracking Migraine Phases

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Buy Nerivio to Treat and Prevent Migraine

Ask your doctor about drug-free migraine treatment options. Nerivio is an FDA-cleared, drug-free, wearable device for migraine treatment and prevention that works safely and effectively by activating natural pain pathways to inhibit migraine and associated symptoms. It is a prescription-use, smartphone-controlled, noninvasive wearable that is discrete and easy to use.

Nerivio has not been clinically tested during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider about using Nerivio as a dual-use therapy – for treating and preventing migraine.

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