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Migraines, menopause and HRT... what a combination!
Migraines are an incredibly debilitating symptom. What’s it all about, is there a link with the menopause transition and if so, what can we do about it?
To help make sense of everything Heather and Ruth were delighted to be joined by Professor Anne McGregor who specialises in headaches & migraines, alongside women’s health on the latest episode in Series 5 of TheMenopause Matters, Let’s Talk podcast. During this episode Anne dispels myths and misinformation, breaks everything down into factual, relatable nuggets of information providing anyone listening with practical and logical ways to manage this symptom.
A perimenopausal headache is debilitating enough but a migraine is quite a different matter, leaving you feeling like you’ve been ‘run through a mangle’… has to be the quote of the series! If you’re postmenopausal don’t worry that’s covered too.
Did you know there’s more than one type? We cover migraines with aura, migraines without aura and then a migraine aura without a headache… there’s a bit of a range. Being completely unpredictable, they can result in people not being able to function properly, can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and then there’s raised sensitivity to your bodies senses usually followed by feeling absolutely wiped out.
Anne and Heather clarify what’s happening to your hormone levels during the perimenopause – back to the hormonal storm going on, with wonky hormones, and spiking hormones creating havoc. Unsurprisingly migraines are roughly three times more common in women than men!
So, how do you cope with them… if you’re struggling with these symptoms? This is really worth a listen.
Anne covers lifestyle factors, highlighting how the brain reacts to these whilst knocking a few myths on the head. Interestingly, did you know migraines are linked to gut dysfunction? Heather and Anne also clarify the facts about the pros and cons of using HRT or the combined contraception pill to help manage symptoms.
We touch on alternative, over the counter options and end with one of the most effective ways to manage this symptom… yes you’ll have to listen to find out!
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