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Menstrual migraine is triggered by estrogen drop — occurring with menstruation. Hormonal strategies and acute treatment help.
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Menstrual migraine is triggered by estrogen drop — occurring with menstruation. Hormonal strategies and acute treatment help. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates menstrual migraine at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Menstrual migraine affects ~60% of women with migraine — attacks triggered by estrogen drop occurring with menstruation. It typically occurs 2 days before to 3 days after period start. Treatment includes hormonal strategies and acute migraine treatment.
Estrogen drop trigger
Pure menstrual migraine
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
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Menstrual migraine is triggered by estrogen drop — occurring with menstruation. Hormonal strategies and acute treatment help.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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