Hot flashes + anxiety + migraine?
Dr. Susan Hutchinson recommends SNRIs like low-dose venlafaxine.

They help with:
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Depression
Anxiety

She avoids Topamax + Depakote—too many side effects for women already dealing with brain fog.

#MenopauseRelief #MentalHealth

Thinking about hysterectomy for migraine relief?
Dr. Susan Hutchinson says: don’t.

Surgical menopause from ovary removal can worsen migraines.
It’s a sudden hormonal crash.

If surgery is necessary (like for cancer), build a strong migraine prevention plan—before and after.

#Migraine #WomensHealth

Facing menopause?
Start here: menopause.org

Dr. Susan Hutchinson says the more you know, the better your care.
Learn about hormone options.
Talk with women in your age group.
Go to your next appointment prepared.

#MenopauseEducation #WomensHealth

Perimenopause can mean more meds—for a while.
Dr. Susan Hutchinson says it's a temporary phase.
Once you're fully menopausal, many women can reduce or stop treatment.

Supplements?
Try black cohosh, red clover, or soy—but avoid soy if you have estrogen-sensitive cancer.

#MenopauseCare

Menopause is a turning point for migraine.
In the latest More Good Days episode, we discuss:

💡 Hormonal chaos in perimenopause
🧠 The pros & cons of HRT
🌿 Natural options that actually work
💊 New migraine treatments for midlife women

🔗 Listen :

Postpartum and Migraine: listen to the full episode www.havenheadache.com/post/women-migraine-part-3-postpartum-and-breastfeeding

Taking migraine medication while breastfeeding?
LactMed is a great resource for meds that are not safe. Waiting 4–6 hours before nursing can help reduce exposure.
Freezing extra milk or having formula ready gives flexibility during tough migraine attacks.
Plan ahead. Protect your baby.

Breastfeeding can delay the return of migraine attacks—and provide essential nutrition for your baby.
If it’s an option for you, it’s a win-win.
Plus, some treatments not safe during pregnancy may now be back on the table.

#breastfeedingandmigraine #postpartumhealth #migraineawareness #womenshealth

Estrogen drops fast after delivery—and that shift can trigger migraine attacks within 24 hours.This postpartum window is a high-risk time, even for those who haven’t had migraine before.
#postpartumhealth #migraineawareness #hormonalhealth #womenshealthcare #headachecare #maternalhealth

Opioids and barbiturates aren't effective for migraine—and they can make your baby sleepy while breastfeeding.
Safer, migraine-specific options exist while you are breastfeeding that do not transfer into breastmilk
You deserve treatment that works—and protects your baby.

How do you manage your migraines with an infant?

Living with migraine and breastfeeding? Learn which medications are safe, how hormone changes impact attacks, and what to avoid. Practical advice from specialists who understand.
Listen now → www.havenheadache.com/post/women-migraine-part-3-postpartum-and-breastfeeding

The postpartum period is a vulnerable time—for your hormones, your sleep, your mental health.
If you're experiencing migraine attacks, anxiety, or depression after birth, you're not alone.
Support exists.
You deserve care that understands what you're facing.

➡️ Women deserve better migraine care. The link between hormones and migraines is real, but solutions are lacking. Our Women’s Health Series provides expert-backed insights to change that.
Read more: www.havenheadache.com/womens-health #migraine #womenshealth