lua_cinza asked
Is it normal to have very severe migraines weeks before menstruation???
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Soso answered
Headaches and migraines around your period are pretty common, and changing hormones are thought to be a big part of why. The ones linked to your period usually come just before it or during it, though, so if yours start weeks earlier, something else might be setting them off too.
Why does it happen?
Your hormones, especially estrogen, rise and fall throughout the month, and this hormonal rollercoaster can be to blame for the headaches. Some people are more sensitive to these changes and end up having stronger migraines. It's like your body feeling the weather change, you know? And it responds with a headache.
What to do?
If the pain is severe, it's best to rest in a quiet, dark place. A cold compress on your forehead can also help! And of course, if it's hurting a lot, talk to a trusted adult to see if you can take a pain reliever. It's super important not to take anything without talking to them first, okay?
It's good to keep an eye on whether this headache always appears before your period and if it's very different from other pains you feel. If your migraines are very strong, keep coming back, or are getting worse, tell your parents or another adult you trust so they can take you to a doctor, who can help you find what works for you. And if a headache ever comes on suddenly and is super intense, or comes with a high fever, trouble seeing or speaking, weakness on one side of your body, or feeling confused or really sleepy, tell an adult right away. In the SosĂ´ app, you can record your daily symptoms, like headaches and mood, to see if you can find a pattern in your body.
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