During perimenopause - the period leading up to the menopause - hormonal fluctuations become more pronounced and irregular, which can intensify both the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.

Migraine headaches heat up as women approach menopause, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Montefiore Headache Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine ...

Struggling with short cycles, breast tenderness and anxiety? Here’s how to tell whether your issues are rooted in low progesterone or perimenopause.