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Do Hormonal Changes Affect The Occurrence Of Migraines?
Posted on
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Question : can change in hormones like perimenopause or periods cause ocular migraines? blood clots during periods? does vision change during perimenopause?
Brief Answer:
Yes there is relation
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Studies have suggested that hormonal changes affect the occurrence of migraines. Menarche, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and use of oral contraceptives and of hormone replacement treatment (HRT) may influence migraine occurrence. The occurrence may increase two to three fold during these years.
I didnt understand your second question.
Regarding third question, there is some evidence that low estrogen after menopause can affect the optic nerve that carries visual signals from eye to brain. Dry eyes and other vision changes are also reported.
Hope it answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes there is relation
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Studies have suggested that hormonal changes affect the occurrence of migraines. Menarche, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and use of oral contraceptives and of hormone replacement treatment (HRT) may influence migraine occurrence. The occurrence may increase two to three fold during these years.
I didnt understand your second question.
Regarding third question, there is some evidence that low estrogen after menopause can affect the optic nerve that carries visual signals from eye to brain. Dry eyes and other vision changes are also reported.
Hope it answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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