|
|
A-Z Health Club providing you with up to date, relevant health information.
A headache is a condition of mild to severe pain in the head; sometimes upper back or neck pain may also be interpreted as a headache.
Below, you'll find extensive
information on leading Hormonal headaches articles and resources to help
you in your quest for information.
Hormonal headaches
Whilst can affect all of us, hormonal will affect only women. This is because the condition known as hormonal is related to the female sexual hormones and thereby to the reproductive cycle of a woman. As would be expected, this headache only makes its appearance during the menstrual cycle.
It is a known fact that the level of oestrogen in the body fluctuates during the menstrual cycle, and it is this fluctuating that causes some women to experience hormonal headaches. The female body changes that can precipitate a hormonal headache are menarche, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, and menopause. If the condition occurs during these times, the intensity and the frequency of the hormonal experienced will vary.
The symptoms of hormonal appear to be similar to that of migraine headaches. These being; throbbing pain in one side of the head, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and aggravation caused by loud noises.
Hormonal occur in conjunction with premenstrual syndrome. Generally the part of the cycle that sets off both the and the premenstrual syndrome occurs at least 11 days before the menstrual period commences. During this time it is possible that women will experience hormonal in addition to other premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Premenstrual syndrome symptoms can include an acne outbreak or flare up of other skin conditions such as eczema, anxiety, emotional sensitivity, constipation, food cravings, fatigue, impaired concentration, mood swings, hormonal headaches, increased appetite, lowered sexual drive and joint pain. Some particularly unfortunate women
All Headline News - Breaking News
The latest top breaking news, U.S., world, business, politics, entertainment, celebrities, sports, technology, and more.
News and content for your website
Affordable and easy to use news and content feeds for your website. Get started with a free trial account right now.
(AHN) Florida Church Defies U.S., NATO, Vatican Condemnation Over Koran Burning
Defying international criticism, a small U.S. church, Dove World Outreach Center, has pledged to burn the Koran’s copies while marking the September 11 attacks’ anniversary this year. - (AHN)
(AHN) U.S. State Department Confirms No Permit For Koran Burning In Florida
The State Department confirmed that the local civil authorities have refused permission to Terry Jones, pastor of the 50-member Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, for his controversial plans to burn Korans in memory of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
- (AHN)
experience severe premenstrual syndrome. At this point the combination of premenstrual symptoms, including hormonal where they occur, can become extremely debilitating.
It would seem that the only difference between a menstrual migraine and a hormonal headache is that a menstrual migraine occurs during the menstruation phase whereas the hormonal headache occurs in the pre-menstrual phase, and usually manifests alongside other symptoms of premenstrual syndrome as described above.
Many women these days use oral contraceptives to prevent getting pregnant and there is a correlation between the use of contraceptives and hormonal occurring. These tablets work by causing a change in the oestrogen levels which is what prevents the woman from becoming pregnant so there is a strong possibility that the tablets could be one reason why some women experience hormonal headaches.
It has been found that a good way to prevent hormonal from occurring is by taking medication before the headache strikes. This has been found to reduce the likelihood of experiencing hormonal headaches. For example, if you know that you are highly likely to get hormonal in conjunction with your premenstrual cycle and menstruation you can use medication such as triptans a few days in advance. Aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen can also apparently decrease the frequency of hormonal headaches.
As hormonal are a type of headache that only occur during the premenstrual phase, understanding your menstrual cycle can help you find ways of adjusting to this condition and also of increasing the effect of any medication required.
|
Hormonal headaches
Navigation
Article
/ Links
Cluster Headaches
Hormonal Headaches
Sinus Headaches
Vascular Headaches
More
Resources
Article
/ Links
Types of headache
There are a number of commonly known headache types. These include migraine headaches, tension headaches, chronic daily headaches, cluster headaches, ice pick headaches and sinister headaches. Read more...
Article / Links
Vascular headaches
While the majority of us will have heard of tension headaches and migraines, there are fewer amongst us who will have heard about vascular headaches. These headaches are thought of as being caused Read more...
|