Menstrual headaches and migraines: when the menstrual cycle becomes a pain in the head.

Menstrual migraines and menstrual headaches can be a real pain, literally. They are menstrual-related symptoms brought about by the changes in hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle, commonly experienced just before or during menstruation. In this post, we go head first into what menstrual headaches and migraines are, the different types, why they are caused and what you can do to help them and hopefully prevent them.