Headaches during menopause: what to do?

Menopause headaches don’t have to be

Many women do not experience headaches at all during menopause. This often has to do with the “past life”. If special attention has been paid to diet, weight and a healthy work-life balance, headaches do not even occur in many women.

• If you still get a headache, there can be various reasons. Illness, not enough water, poor diet, obesity, stress, depression or lack of sleep are common causes of headaches. 
• In principle, you should do something before menopause. Headaches that come on suddenly are rare. In most cases, the complaints are part of a development that begins earlier.
• That is why prevention makes sense. If you reduce stress in general, build rest and recovery phases into your life again and again and live healthily, headaches during menopause can be easily avoided.

Fight headaches with home remedies

• The well-known remedies for headaches are also effective during menopause. Get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Treat yourself to a little break during the day when you lean back and close your eyes. This is also possible at work in the office and helps to relax. Neck pain is also reduced in this way. 
• A good home remedy are pads with quark. Cottage cheese is applied to a handkerchief 5 mm thick and placed on the forehead. This has a temperature-regulating and cooling effect.
• You probably also have chamomile or sage tea in the house. Drink a few cups a day and the headaches should lessen. Drinking is particularly important during the menopause because the body is stressed by the hormonal changes. 
• Still water along with a salty snack can also help relieve headaches. This combination has a stimulating effect on body and mind. 
• Avoid lack of sleep. Too little sleep promotes headaches in the morning because the body is not rested. This usually leads to stress and an unhealthy cycle, which then further promotes sleep deficits. 
• You can counteract a lack of sleep by not taking an afternoon nap during the day and by exercising a lot in the fresh air. Build in a short walk instead of a nap and go to bed at the same time every night. A warm bath and a glass of milk can also help you fall asleep quickly. 

migraines during menopause

• Many women react so strongly during menopause that they develop migraines . This type of headache is particularly severe and painful. Migraines come with attacks that can last for several days.
• During this period, plenty of rest and dim lighting will help. Avoid sun exposure and treat yourself to a break. Lie down in bed and lower the shutters to create a comfortable darkness. 
• Most migraine sufferers have problems with light and noise during attacks. Avoid loud noises like loud music or street noise. In an emergency, it is even advisable to wear earplugs so that the head is not constantly exposed to noise. 
• Menopausal women with migraine symptoms should definitely seek medical treatment. The first point of contact is the general practitioner. He can prescribe medicines if home remedies don’t help (anymore). Alternatively, you can also visit a gynecologist who can treat you specifically.