Are migraines different in men vs women?

Migraines affect women more frequently than men, and hormonal factors play a significant role. In this episode, we explain biological differences, symptom patterns, and how migraine is assessed and treated in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a migraine is (a neurological disorder involving recurrent moderate to severe headaches)

• Why migraines are more common in women

• The role of oestrogen fluctuations and menstrual migraine

• Migraine patterns in men

• Differences in symptom severity and associated features

• Common triggers: stress, sleep disruption, diet, hormonal change

• Acute treatments (triptans, NSAIDs) and preventive options

• When hormonal contraception affects migraine management

• Situations where prescription requests may be declined

Doctors assess attack frequency, aura symptoms, cardiovascular risk factors, medication overuse, pregnancy status, and neurological red flags before prescribing. Migraine with aura may influence contraceptive eligibility. Sudden severe headache, neurological deficit, or first-ever atypical migraine requires urgent in-person evaluation.

This episode reflects how migraine care is reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/migraines-in-men-vs-women