Women & Migraine: Part 4 Perimenopause and Menopause

Menopause is a time of major hormonal shifts—and for many, that means changes in migraine patterns too. In the latest More Good Days podcast episode, Dr. Nada Hindiyeh and Izac Ross sit down with headache and women’s health expert Dr. Susan Hutchinson to dive deep into how perimenopause and menopause affect migraine.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔥 Why perimenopause is often the most challenging phase for migraine
📉 How menopause can reduce or even eliminate migraine for some
💊 The role of CGRP inhibitors, Botox, antidepressants, and natural supplements
🧠 How to navigate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) safely
👩‍⚕️ Tips for finding the right provider—OB-GYN vs. primary care—for hormone-related care
🚫 Why surgical menopause can make migraine worse—and how to prepare

Dr. Hutchinson also provides critical guidance on supplements like black cohosh and red clover, as well as resources like the North American Menopause Society and MIDI Health for those seeking menopause-specific care.

Whether you’re approaching menopause or already there, this episode will help you take back control of your migraine and overall health.

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