migraines and severe headaches occur most often in women of childbearing age which may be due to fluctuating hormones (especially estrogen) during the menstrual cycle. after menopause these fluctuations decline for about two-thirds of women. for others however menopause can worsen migraines or may trigger them to start. the migraines usually improve once menopause ends.
do women have fewer migraines and severe headaches after menopause?