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Women's Health
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Hormones, Migraines, and Women's Health: A Lifelong Connection
Hormonal fluctuations shape women's health across every stage of life, influencing everything from mood and metabolism to migraine frequency and severity.
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Women & Migraine: Part 3 Postpartum and Breastfeeding
Many experience fewer migraine attacks during pregnancy. But after birth, things often shift. Hormones drop. Sleep is disrupted. Emotional demands increase. And for many, migraine attacks return.
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Our Team
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Meet Alicia Chang, NP
At Haven, we’re excited to welcome our new Family Nurse Practitioner, Alicia Chang, FNP. With her personal experience with migraine and her deep medical expertise, she’s committed to helping patients take control of their headache health.
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Haven
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Breaking the Silence on Women’s Migraines: A New Era in Healthcare
For March, Women's Month, we want to highlight the biggest issue hiding in plain sight: migraine in women. For far too long, women’s health concerns—especially migraines—have been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. It’s time for change.
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Mental Health & Headache
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Breaking the Stigma: Why Migraine Misconceptions Matter
Dr. Susan Hutchinson, Clinical Director of Haven Headache, recently appeared on the HeadWise podcast to discuss the real impact of migraine stigma and why it matters.
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Menstrual Migraine
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Medication Strategies for Menstrual Migraine: What Works?
Understanding the various types of medications available, how they function, and when to use them can empower women to manage their migraine attacks more effectively and lessen their impact on daily life.
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Women's Health
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Dr. Nada Hindiyeh Joins 'A Certain Age' Podcast to Discuss Migraine, Menopause, and the Future of Headache Treatment
Dr. Nada Hindiyeh, recently appeared on A Certain Age podcast to discuss groundbreaking advancements in headache care, the impact of menopause on migraines, and the future of patient-centered treatment.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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What Medications Work Best for Menopausal Migraines?
Understanding the best medications for menopausal migraines can help women find the right treatment to reduce frequency, intensity, and disruption to daily life.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Perimenopause vs. Menopause: How They Impact Migraines Differently
Understanding these differences can help women take proactive steps to manage their migraine symptoms more effectively.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Natural Remedies for Menopause-Related Migraines
In this article, we explore science-backed natural remedies that can help reduce migraine frequency and intensity during menopause.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Should You Try Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Migraine Relief?
HRT is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and its effects on migraines can vary.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Perimenopause and Migraine: Why This Might Be Your Worst Time for Headaches
This phase, often referred to as "the change before the change," typically begins in a woman’s 40s and lasts until menopause, bringing with it a host of symptoms that can exacerbate headaches.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Migraine and Menopause: What to Expect and How to Manage It
Understanding how menopause impacts migraines can help women prepare for and manage their symptoms effectively.
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Women's Health
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Hormones, Migraines, and Women's Health: A Lifelong Connection
Hormonal fluctuations shape women's health across every stage of life, influencing everything from mood and metabolism to migraine frequency and severity.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding and Migraine Supplements: What’s Safe?
Which supplements are safe to take while nursing? Here’s what you need to know.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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The Role of Estrogen in Postpartum Migraines
After childbirth, hormone fluctuations can trigger the return—or worsening—of migraines. Understanding the role of estrogen in postpartum migraines can help new mothers manage symptoms effectively.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Botox and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe for Migraine Treatment?
Many new mothers are concerned about whether Botox is safe to use while breastfeeding. Understanding the risks, benefits, and available research can help you make an informed decision.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Topamax and Breastfeeding: Is It Safe for Migraine Prevention?
Many breastfeeding mothers who have used Topamax (topiramate) for migraine prevention wonder whether they can safely resume the medication postpartum.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Weaning and Migraines: How to Manage Symptoms When Stopping Breastfeeding
For many breastfeeding mothers, weaning can be a time of hormonal shifts that may trigger migraines. Here is your guide.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Pump and Dump: When Is It Necessary for Migraine Medications?
Many worry about whether taking migraine medication means they need to "pump and dump" their breast milk here is your guide.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding and Migraine Triggers: What You Need to Know
For breastfeeding mothers who suffer from migraines, identifying and managing triggers is key to reducing the frequency and severity of attacks. While the postpartum period brings many changes, understanding what factors may be exacerbating your migraines can help you take proactive steps toward relief.
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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Should You "Power Through" Migraines While Breastfeeding?
Untreated migraines can significantly impact both maternal and infant well-being; don't power through!
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Preventing Migraines While Breastfeeding: Natural and Medical Options
For many breastfeeding mothers, managing migraines without compromising their baby’s health is a top priority
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Safe Migraine Medications While Breastfeeding
For many breastfeeding mothers, managing migraines while ensuring their baby’s safety can be challenging.
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Postpartum & Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding and Migraines: What to Expect After Pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy brings a temporary reprieve from migraines due to hormonal changes. But what happens after birth?
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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Can I Take Ibuprofen for Migraine During Pregnancy?
For many migraine sufferers, ibuprofen is a commonly used medication for pain relief. However, when it comes to pregnancy, the safety of ibuprofen becomes a concern.
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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Natural Migraine Prevention During Pregnancy: Safe Supplements That Work
This guide explores safe and effective natural treatments for migraine prevention during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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CGRP Medications and Pregnancy: What the Research Says
This guide explores current research and recommendations regarding CGRP inhibitors and pregnancy.
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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Should You Stop Botox for Migraine During Pregnancy?
This guide examines what current research and expert recommendations say about Botox and pregnancy.
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Pregnancy & Migraine
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Safe Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy: A Guide for Expecting Moms
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but for those who suffer from migraine attacks, it can also create uncertainty. Many women worry about how pregnancy will impact their migraine symptoms and what treatments are safe.
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Menstrual Migraine
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How to Talk to Your Health Care Provider About Menstrual Migraine if Haven is not an option
Many women suffer in silence, unsure of how to articulate their symptoms or what treatment options to explore. If you are outside of California or Haven is not an option in your insurance network, here are some tips to help you prepare for a productive conversation with your health care provider about menstrual migraine attacks.
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Menstrual Migraine
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Hormonal Treatments: Can Birth Control Help Menstrual migraine attacks?
Hormonal fluctuations are one of the most common triggers of menstrual migraine attacks among women. Since the main cause is estrogen withdrawal during a period, using birth control or other hormonal therapies to keep the hormones constant may be helpful. However, not all hormonal therapies are suitable for every woman, including those with migraine with aura. In this article, we will look at how various hormonal strategies can influence menstrual migraine attacks and what factors to consider when developing a treatment plan.
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Menstrual Migraine
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It’s Not Your Fault: Understanding the Genetics Behind Migraine
Migraines can feel incredibly frustrating. What makes it even harder is the self-blame that often comes with migraine. Many people with migraine feel guilt, shame, or stigma about their condition. However, there’s one crucial fact you need to know: it’s not your fault. Migraine is a neurological disease with a strong genetic component, and understanding this can help you approach treatment with more self-compassion.
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Managing Migraine During Pregnancy: Expert Insights from Dr. Susan Hutchinson
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but for those who experience migraine, it can also bring uncertainty. Will my migraine attacks stop? Could they get worse? What treatments are safe for me and my baby?
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Policy
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Urgent: Medicare Telehealth Coverage Set to End—Act Now to Protect Headache and Migraine Care
Congress is taking away the ability of people with Medicare to receive care from the comfort of their homes. Act now to save telehealth for our retired friends.
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Understanding Menstrual Migraine: Expert Insights from Dr. Susan Hutchinson
The first of a 4 part series exploring women's health and migraine, In the latest episode of "More Good Days," Dr. Susan Hutchinson shares her expertise on menstrual migraine, drawing from her extensive experience in women's health and headache medicine.
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Medications
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Navigating Copay Accumulators: What They Mean for Your Savings Card and Migraine Management
In this post we’ll break down what copay accumulators are, how they interact with drug savings cards, and what this means for your overall out-of-pocket expenses
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Medications
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Empowering Migraine Relief: Maximizing Savings on Brand Medications and Generics
Living with chronic migraines is not only physically challenging—it can also be financially overwhelming. This article explores savings for medications.
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Women's Health
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Medication Strategies for Menstrual Migraine: What Works?
Menstrual migraine attacks can be especially debilitating, but targeted medication strategies can help prevent and effectively treat them.
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Menstrual Migraine
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Magnesium for Menstrual Migraine Relief
Magnesium can be a powerhouse supplement when used in conjunction with other migraine treatments.
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Menstrual Migraine
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What Causes Menstrual Migraine Attacks? The Role of Hormones
Menstrual migraine attacks are often misunderstood, but research shows that hormones—especially estrogen—play a key role in triggering them.
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Women's Health
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Menstrual Migraine 101: Understanding the Basics
Menstrual migraine is a condition that affects many women.
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Our Team
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Headwise Pocdcast: Dr Susan Hutchinson Talks Menstrual Migraine
Menstrual migraine is a real and debilitating disorder that affects approximately 60% of women with migraine.
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Haven
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HeadWise Podcast: Haven Headache's Medical Director Featured in Latest HeadWise Episode on Breakthrough Research
We're excited to share that our Medical Director, Dr. Susan Hutchinson, recently appeared on HeadWise
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Our Team
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HeadWise Podcast: Dr. Susan Hutchinson Discusses Latest Migraine Research
Dr. Susan Hutchinson discusses latest migraine research on HeadWise podcast
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Our Team
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Meet the Team: Susan Hutchinson, MD
Get to know the headache specialists at Haven Headache and Migraine Center.
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Haven
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Introducing: Haven Headache & Migraine Center
We're excited to announce the launch of Haven Headache & Migraine Center.
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Policy
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Advocating for the Headache community at Headache on the Hill
This year, I’m thrilled to attend Headache on the Hill, an influential advocacy event in DC.
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Policy
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Haven at Headache on the Hill: Advocating for Better Care and Research
Izac Ross is in the halls of Congress participating in the annual Headache on the Hill (HOH) advocacy event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA).
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Policy
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One Sneaky Trick Your Health Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know About...
Please take action write your US Senators and Representatives using this easy form.
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Our Team
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Founder Izac Ross Featured on Talking Head Pain Podcast
He shares his unique perspective on migraine as a patient and a founder.
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More Good Days Podcast
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Introducing our Official Podcast: More Good Days - Thriving with Migraine
Announcing "More Good Days: Thriving with Migraine," the official podcast of Haven Headache and Migr
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More Good Days Podcast
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Episode 1 - Podcast: Introducing our Chief Medical Officer & co-host Dr. Nada Hindiyeh
Episode 1 of More Good Days Introduces you to our CMO and podcast co-host
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Episode 3 - Thriving with Migraine: Insights from a Haven's CEO's Lifelong Journey
Diagnosed at just two years old, Izac's story is a testament to the evolving landscape of migraine.
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Episode 2 - LGBTQ Folks & Migraine featuring Joe Coe
In celebration of Pride Month we're excited to share a special episode of the More Good Days podcast
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More Good Days Podcast
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Episode 4 - Demystifying Migraine Triggers: New Insights and Practical Tips
The conversation sheds light on recent developments in our understanding of triggers
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Our Team
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CMO Nada Hindiyeh featured on Talking Head Pain
Discussing the complex interrelations between migraine, autonomic disorders such as POTS
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Episode 5 - Diagnosing Migraine: Symptoms and When to Seek Help with Dr. Apelian
Distinguish migraines from regular headaches and recognize when it's time to seek treatment
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Our Team
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Haven Appoints Dr. Nada Hindiyeh as Chief Medical Officer
To lead clinical operations and define Haven's care protocols
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