Menstruation Related Headaches

One of the most common complaints which woman have is headaches just a few days before start of their menstrual cycle.
You'll be surprised by 25% of all women.. and 50% of all headaches women have are related to their hormonal problems.

The most common symptoms -
A few days to a week before start of period -
1. feel sensitive and irritation
2. feel numbness or tingling
3. see lights (only 20% of cases)
4. intense pain that starts on one side of your head.
5. Nausea or vomitting
6. feeling of dizziness.

7. Light, movement or even small sounds make the pain worse.

Reason -
Drop in the estrogen levels.This affects the brain’s sensitivity and chemical balance.

Treatment -
1. Apply ice
2. Relaxation exercises
3. Over the counter medicines like ibuprofen two or three times a day.
Start these five to seven days before you expect your period.
4. consult your gynecologist if the problem is persistent for more than 3 cycles.
5. contraceptive pills under gynecologist assistance helps for a few days.
6. Pain killers
7. Anti-depressants like tricyclic or SSRI or beta-blockers are considered in severe cases.

- Dr.Mayuri Assudani
(Gynaecologsit and Infertility Consultant)