Is there an increased risk of migraine for women who choose to take estrogen for menopausal symptoms?
Is there an increased risk of migraine for women who choose to take estrogen for menopausal symptoms?
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Is there an increased risk of migraine for women who choose to take estrogen for menopausal symptoms?
RAJESH SURESH DAKE
Yes, possibly. Women with a history of migraine who take estrogen (i.e. birth control pills or hormone therapy) may experience a worsening of their migraine. Headache can be one of the more common side effects from estrogen containing medications.
Answered by Jennifer Poptic, MD. Jennifer Poptic, MD, is a family practitioner, Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center.