Migraine World Summit

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Why are the migraine attacks around our periods such a predictable (and difficult) part of living with migraine?

Hint: It's not just one big drop in estrogen!

We deserve to know more about why our menstrual cycles have such a huge impact on our migraine attacks.

💡 In fact, the largest drop-off in estrogen occurs after ovulation. (That's day 14 - 19 of our cycle.)

‼️The highest window of migraine risk occurs later, before our period starts and during the first days of our period (days 27, 28, 1, 2, and 3.)‼️

What makes this second, smaller estrogen drop a more powerful migraine trigger? One reason is that it occurs at the same time as the largest progesterone drop-off the cycle.

If you learned something new from this post (like our community volunteers did!) - the education doesn't end here.

🧡Learn more about what is happening to cause migraine attacks, and strategies like "mini-prevention" to help stop menstrual migraine attacks from ever occurring.

💬 Get access to our hormone-headache-health-hub, including free access to our Understanding Menstrual Migraine course: https://migraineworldsummit.com/hormones-headache-hub?afmc=t9

10/09/2026

Have your migraine attacks gotten worse during perimenopause?

Has anything helped?

Migraine in perimenopause can be miserable. But you don't have to go through it alone.

To learn exactly why perimenopause is worsening your migraine attacks, and what options you have for treatment, take our free course: https://migrainemasterclass.thinkific.com/order?ct=b21da9c5-3288-4e8d-bb0d-438ba36c5a86

10/07/2026

Migraine in perimenopause can be miserable. But you don't have to go through it alone. To learn exactly why perimenopause is worsening your migraine attacks, and what options you have for treatment, take our free course: https://migrainemasterclass.thinkific.com/order?ct=b21da9c5-3288-4e8d-bb0d-438ba36c5a86

10/06/2026

While migraine frequently improves during pregnancy with fewer estrogen fluctuations, that's not always the case. You deserve proper relief. Learn more by checking out our hormonal headache hub at the following link: https://migraineworldsummit.com/hormones-headache-hub?afmc=t9 .

10/05/2026

Go to https://migrainemasterclass.thinkific.com/order?ct=b21da9c5-3288-4e8d-bb0d-438ba36c5a86 to get our free Understanding Menstrual Migraine course today. This goes through the impact on migraine and female hormones through puberty, menstruation cycle phases, pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, menopause, and more. Get your migraine action plan today.

What has been your experience with perimenopause and migraine?

Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger more frequent and burdensome migraine attacks, leaving many of us struggling. Managing migraine during perimenopause may require adjusting acute therapy, considering prevention options, and addressing factors such as sleep and stress. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be considered for managing vasomotor symptoms in migraine, but individual factors and risks should be evaluated. Lifestyle habits, such as maintaining hydration, managing caffeine intake, practicing mindfulness or meditation, and prioritizing sleep, can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

What has helped you?

10/01/2026

Sensitive to barometric pressure changes?

So many of us with migraine feel like human barometers and can tell when it is going to rain hours before it hits.

Dr. Shivang Joshi explains how medications like acetazolamide may help this. What are your best tips for migraine attacks triggered by barometric pressure changes?

09/30/2026

Volunteer with us!

The great impact of Migraine World Summit is possible because of the generosity of not only our expert speakers but also the dedication of volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and care.

Volunteer roles are flexible and fully remote.

Depending on the role, it can be a chance to use your professional skills, build experience, and work alongside others who care deeply about migraine.

Roles for which we are now currently recruiting include:
Articles Writer
Articles Editorial Assistant
Partnerships

Learn from dozens of world-leading migraine experts, doctors and specialists from around the world to help answer the most difficult questions for those with migraine. About Us The Migraine World Summit is an annual, free online event held each March. It offers patients and caregivers the chance to....

09/30/2026

People with migraine tend to have steeper drops in estrogen before their menstrual periods.

For free access to figure out how to better handle these steep drops, sign up here: https://migrainemasterclass.thinkific.com/order?ct=b21da9c5-3288-4e8d-bb0d-438ba36c5a86

09/29/2026

Advocate today! Migraine advocacy doesn't have to be intimidating.

To get the form which will automatically fill out the info to reach your legislators in less than 5 minutes, provided by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, click here: https://forms.allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/a/headache-act-take-action

For Americans wanting to help pass legislation to support migraine care and research, join now to participate on Headache on the Hill!

"Migraine, cluster headache, and related disorders are some of the most disabling medical conditions, yet they continue to be underrecognized and underfunded. Many patients face stigma, delayed diagnoses, insurance barriers, and limited treatment options.

Policy change can improve access to care, drive research investment, and reduce the burden of disease. Headache on the Hill gives people living with these conditions a way to directly advocate for solutions."

Take a few minutes and join the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy at HeadacheAct.org to participate today!