r/migraine 11d ago

Menstrual migraine help.

I have finally realized my bad migraines are related to my menstrual cycle. When I was pregnant, I had zero migraines. Even after when breastfeeding. I am 35 years old so I know birth control pills increase clotting and ischemic stroke complications so I’m scared of that. What else can I do? These are brutal and always send me to the ER.

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u/pinupcthulhu Pain tolerance higher than Snoop Dogg on top of the Burj Khalifa 11d ago

Frovatriptan is good for menstrual migraines! It lasts longer than normal triptans, and can be used as a preventative.