A recent study found that the hormone oestrogen plays a role in the development of migraine in women, suggesting that a drop in the said hormone before menstruation makes women more vulnerable to the common triggers of migraine.
Oestrogen surges during pregnancy may protect women from migraine attacks. While migraine seems to disappear during pregnancy, some women surprisingly develop migraines during this period even if they never experienced it before. For some women who have already experienced migraine pre-pregnancy, they may notice a difference in frequency and intensity of attacks and its accompanying symptoms.
While migraines may seem to be just a headache, recent studies suggest that migraines during pregnancy may be linked to serious …show more content…
For women who have migraines, it is important to plan before getting pregnant on the management of triggers; and if medications are needed for severe attacks, consulting a physician for safe options should be done.
A recent review of medications previously thought to be safe during pregnancy and lactation in treating migraines may no longer be the case. Ondansetron, acetaminophen and butalbital were all previously used to treat migraine and its symptoms in pregnant women, but are now linked with certain maternal and foetal safety issues.
In addition to physician-approved pharmacologic agents, pregnant women may consider the following tips for coping with migraines and prevent an attack from happening:
• Have a break in a dark, quiet room and place a cold washcloth over the eyes to help relieve the symptoms of migraine.
• Eat healthy meals at the right time, including snacks and stay hydrated to avoid hunger and dehydration that can trigger migraine.
• Avoid foods that can trigger migraine such as chocolate, coffee and tea.
• Try to maintain a consistent sleep
Oestrogen surges during pregnancy may protect women from migraine attacks. While migraine seems to disappear during pregnancy, some women surprisingly develop migraines during this period even if they never experienced it before. For some women who have already experienced migraine pre-pregnancy, they may notice a difference in frequency and intensity of attacks and its accompanying symptoms.
While migraines may seem to be just a headache, recent studies suggest that migraines during pregnancy may be linked to serious …show more content…
For women who have migraines, it is important to plan before getting pregnant on the management of triggers; and if medications are needed for severe attacks, consulting a physician for safe options should be done.
A recent review of medications previously thought to be safe during pregnancy and lactation in treating migraines may no longer be the case. Ondansetron, acetaminophen and butalbital were all previously used to treat migraine and its symptoms in pregnant women, but are now linked with certain maternal and foetal safety issues.
In addition to physician-approved pharmacologic agents, pregnant women may consider the following tips for coping with migraines and prevent an attack from happening:
• Have a break in a dark, quiet room and place a cold washcloth over the eyes to help relieve the symptoms of migraine.
• Eat healthy meals at the right time, including snacks and stay hydrated to avoid hunger and dehydration that can trigger migraine.
• Avoid foods that can trigger migraine such as chocolate, coffee and tea.
• Try to maintain a consistent sleep