Headaches are a common condition experienced by women, and some of them occur during menstruation. Are migraines really closely related to menstruation? Is there a good way to deal with it? Recently, the results of an online survey conducted by experts on women’s menstrual migraine have been released, and some of the data reveal the misconceptions about migraine. Migraine is not a “niche disease” Many people think migraine is a “niche disease”, but this is a misconception. First of all, migraines are easy to develop in young adults, with the majority of women aged 20-40 years old. Migraine patients account for 1/3 of all headache patients, and specifically for menstrual migraine, it can be said that 1/3-1/2 of patients who come to the clinic with migraine are in this category. Migraine is not a “half headache”, but a recurring throbbing headache that can occur on one side or both sides, experts explain. So it’s best to ask your doctor to look at it rather than self-interpreting it. Drinking red wine does not cure pain, but causes pain “Genetic factors are the main reason why people suffer from migraine, and a study found that 60% of patients have a family history.” Experts say that in addition to this, endocrine factors, such as women entering puberty and taking birth control pills, can also trigger migraines. Food is also a cause of migraine attacks or aggravation. Studies have found that foods such as cheese (containing tyramine), smoked fish (containing nitrite), MSG (monosodium glutamate), red wine, chocolate, and drugs such as reserpine, birth control pills, and vasodilators can trigger migraines. Migraines often come without warning Migraine attacks are also preceded by signs of emotional instability, sleepiness, puffiness, and inability to tolerate bright light and sound stimuli. Patients who have an aura phase may experience discomfort such as flashes of light, bright spots or water ripple-like objects in front of their eyes before the headache. As for the countermeasure, expert advice is to sleep in a quiet and dark place, and many migraines will be relieved or even not attacked. Migraine attacks can be unbearable For migraines, too many people choose to tolerate them. Experts say that patients who have less than three attacks per month can take painkillers under the guidance of a doctor without adverse physical consequences, while those who have more than three attacks per month should take preventive headache medication. Some surveys show that preventive medication can reduce the chance of migraine attacks by at least 50%, and can also reduce their symptoms and shorten the duration of attacks. Migraines by the Numbers 86.84% Of the women aged 15-55 in this survey, 86.84% reported frequent migraines. 78.95% The frequency of attacks was once a month for 78.95%, and they occurred during menstruation. 28.95% For whether anyone in the family suffers from menstrual migraine, 28.95% chose yes. 68% refused to use medication due to the fear of side effects during menstruation. 2.63% Coping with migraine, only 2.63% saw a doctor or went to the hospital for checkups.