Basic Information on Women and Migraines
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Migraines are 3 times more common among women. In the United States, about 18% of women and 6% of men have a migraine at some time each year. Migraines are thought to be caused by blood vessels in the brain expanding and activating nerves, which then stimulate pain receptors. Hormones, which are found in the blood, can increase and decrease the size of blood vessels. (more…)