Many women have migraine attacks timed to their menstrual cycles, called menstrual migraines.  Migraines often change during pregnancy.  They are usually decreasing in intensity and frequency.

Oral contraceptives may increase the frequency of migraine and is probably associated with a greater stroke risk in women with migraine headaches.

Migraine tends to decrease and stop with age.  Estrogen therapy for menopause can increase the intensity and frequency of migraine headaches.

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