Cyclic hormonal headache: What is it? Why does it happen?

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Published on May 24, 2024 05:41 PM IST

  • From a drop in estrogen levels to hormonal changes, here are some reasons why cyclical hormonal headaches occur.

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Cyclic hormonal headaches refer to headaches that occur during menstruation. "Did you know that hormonal fluctuations during your menstrual cycle can affect the occurrence of headaches? The most common times hormonal headaches occur are during ovulation and just before menstruation begins," Naturopathic doctor Corinna Dunlop wrote. Here are some reasons why cyclical hormonal headaches occur. (Unsplash)
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Published on May 24, 2024 05:41 PM IST

Cyclic hormonal headaches are headaches that occur during the menstrual cycle. “Did you know that hormonal fluctuations during your menstrual cycle can affect the occurrence of headaches? The most common times hormonal headaches occur are during ovulation and just before menstruation begins,” wrote naturopathic doctor Corina Dunlop. Here are some reasons why cyclic hormonal headaches occur. (Unsplash)

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During the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone levels change, causing changes in bodily systems.(Unsplash)
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Published on May 24, 2024 05:41 PM IST

During the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone levels change, causing changes in bodily systems. (Unsplash)

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Estrogen has neuroprotective effects and is important for the regulation of neurotransmitters and blood vessels. The drop in estrogen levels just before menstruation is responsible for causing headaches.(Unsplash)
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Estrogen has neuroprotective effects and is important for the regulation of neurotransmitters and blood vessels. A drop in estrogen levels just before menstruation causes headaches. (Unsplash)

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A decrease in estrogen levels causes the blood vessels in the brain to constrict, affecting blood flow. This is also responsible for headaches. (Unsplash)
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A decrease in estrogen levels causes the blood vessels in the brain to constrict, affecting blood flow. This is also responsible for headaches. (Unsplash)

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Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can trigger immune responses and promote inflammation. This can also cause headaches. (Unsplash)
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Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can trigger immune responses and promote inflammation. This can also cause headaches. (Unsplash)

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During ovulation, the body undergoes hormonal changes - these changes can lower the threshold for triggering migraines. (Unsplash)
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During ovulation, the body undergoes hormonal changes – these changes can lower the threshold for triggering migraines. (Unsplash)

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