In this episode, we hear more about the relationship between hormones and migraine over the course of a woman’s life. Neurologist, Dr. Janet Waters discusses migraine and other causes of headaches during pregnancy including medications used and their side effects. Dr. Mary Angela O’Neal continues by discussing the differential diagnosis of secondary headaches in the postpartum period, as well as migraine treatment options during lactation. Lastly, we hear from Dr. Marcie Richardson who explains the role of hormones in migraine during perimenopause and menopause, as well as the use of hormonal contraception to manage migraine in perimenopausal women.

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