Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Headache During Menstruation?
Question: i am having frequent headaches which affects my daily routines. its is like sinus pain mostly heavy pains before menstruation
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Headache may be menstrual headache or migraine.
You should take treatment accordingly.
First step is to follow precautions like timely food, proper sleep, avoiding triggers like fasting, stress, excessive tea or coffee and chocolates.
Prevention can be done by starting pain killers 2-3 days before menstruation.
You can also take estrogen containing ocp.
For acute attacks, pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac or Triptans can be taken.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Headache may be menstrual headache or migraine.
You should take treatment accordingly.
First step is to follow precautions like timely food, proper sleep, avoiding triggers like fasting, stress, excessive tea or coffee and chocolates.
Prevention can be done by starting pain killers 2-3 days before menstruation.
You can also take estrogen containing ocp.
For acute attacks, pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac or Triptans can be taken.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks Dr. But does pain killers hav side effects. I m taking it fr long time.
Brief Answer:
Take medications as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regular pain killers should not be taken as it may lead to medication overuse headache.
You should either take during episodes or take as prophylaxis just 2-3 days before menstruation and continuing for next 1-3 days.
Regular use may cause gastric ulcers.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take medications as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regular pain killers should not be taken as it may lead to medication overuse headache.
You should either take during episodes or take as prophylaxis just 2-3 days before menstruation and continuing for next 1-3 days.
Regular use may cause gastric ulcers.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
