Menopause HeadachesMenopause Headaches, One of life's cruel surprises needs to be addressed assertively. Menopause headache can be a shock to those who'd always been told that mid-life means a decrease in headaches.  Menopause and migraine headache can be, for some women, the beginning of increased frequency and intensity of migraines and headaches. Menopause Help for Migraines and HeadachesBut now that you've reached the determined confidence of mid-life, you've found this resource in the hope that you can fight back, and you can.There's plenty of hope if you're looking for answers to what causes headache. The Beyond Headaches Lifestyle video tour will bring much hope and direction your way. Take a moment now to view the free Life Beyond Headaches Video Tour. Why These Hormonal Headaches?As you may guess, menopause headache and migraine is probably related to hormonal changes, and usually hits those who have been sensitive to those fluctuations in the past.It is that sensitivity that well address that few others have the capability or inclination to do so. Menopause headaches usually are less severe if you go through menopause naturally. This may be bad news if you've had a hysterectomy in hopes of ending migraine. Two thirds of women with migraines before have worse migraines after the surgery. Life Beyond Headaches Video Tour can answer many of your questions about menopause migraines and what causes the headache. During perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause. Menopause technically is considered to begin after you've been without a period for over a year) is when the problem often begins. Hormonal levels become uncertain, and it may take a while to sort things out. Treating Menopause and It's HeadachesThe most common menopause-specific treatment has to do with HRT (hormonal replacement therapy), which is a replacement of estrogen.It's good to note that many doctors believe that there is less risk and more benefits to replacing a certain amount of both estrogen and progestin. There are many forms of HRT that you can look into. For the migraine sufferer, the ideal seems to be continuous estrogen therapy. Studies seem to show that your blood levels need to be kept above 50 picograms/millilitre (pg/ml). There are significant risks when it comes to traditional HRT. If you have a uterus there is evidence it can cause precancerous lesions on the uterus. The risk of this is far lower if you're on a combined therapy of estrogen and progestin. There is also an increased risk of breast cancer. Have a complete discussion with your doctor of the risks to you, and make your own informed decision. We like the bio Identical approach to HRT and you can begin to learn about that in the Beyond Headaches Program Guide.
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The truth is that in a large percentage of women, migraines may increase during menopause, or even reappear after many headache-free years! 
