A Certain Age
Migraine & Menopause: Why Your 40s + 50s Can Be the Worst Headache Years with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh
Are you one of the millions of women battling debilitating migraines? This episode is your guide to understanding the surprising connection between your hormones and those crushing headaches. Join host Katie Fogarty as she speaks with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh, former Stanford neurology professor and founder of Haven Headache and Migraine Center, who reveals why migraines affect women three times more than men. You'll discover why your 40s and 50s might be your "worst decade" for migraines, how menopause impacts headaches, breakthrough treatments beyond standard medications, and simple strategies and cutting-edge products to ease symptoms. Whether you're experiencing hormonal changes or supporting someone through migraine pain, this conversation offers practical solutions to find more good days and fewer hours spent suffering in silence.
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