More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine at Midlife

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of migraines on women during menopause with insights from a neurologist.

Resources: American Migraine FoundationAmerican Migraine Foundation: Why Don't We Use the Terms "migraines," "migraine headaches" and "migraineur"?Canadian Headache Society In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Claire Sandoe, MD, MSc, neurologist, educator, and American Migraine Foundation board member, for a discussion about migraine’s impact on women, especially during key hormonal transitions like menopause. Dr. Sandoe shares clinical insights, recent r...

People in this episode

Host: Claire Gill

Guest: Claire Sandoe

Topics covered

• migraine
• menopause
• women's health
• hormonal transitions
• neurology

Keywords

• migraine
• menopause
• hormones
• women's health
• neurology
• headache

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Migraine Foundation, Canadian Headache Society

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