EP 31: Menstrual Migraines

This Week on Hump Day Hormones: Why Your Period Is Giving You a Headache (Literally) Ever feel like your period brings more than just cramps and cravings? If you're among the 50–70% of women who battle migraines around "that time of the month," you're not alone in this struggle. It's a common experience, and it's not just your period to blame. In this episode, we unpack the true culprit: your hormones. More specifically, that sharp drop in estrogen right before your cycle starts. This hormonal nosedive can trigger migraines, increase inflammation, and leave you feeling foggy, fatigued, and frustrated. But there's more happening beneath the surface. We dive into the science of prostaglandin inflammatory compounds that spike during menstruation and intensify pain and the often-overlooked role of low magnesium levels, which can disrupt nerve signaling, tighten blood vessels, and worsen migraine symptoms. If you've been told "it's just hormones," you deserve more answers. This episode is your crash course in menstrual migraines: what causes them, how to support your body, and why understanding your hormone patterns is the key to taking control and finding real relief. You are not alone in this, and your symptoms aren't "just in your head." We understand the challenges you're facing, and we're here to support you.