How women can deal with headaches brought on by hormone change

Many headaches in women are caused by hormone changes. At least five million women in the UK experience these headaches each month.

If keeping a diary reveals that your headaches develop just before your period, you can take these preventive measures:

Eat small, frequent snacks to keep your blood sugar levels up.

Missing meals or going too long without food can trigger attacks. Have a small snack before going to bed and always eat breakfast.

Have a regular sleep pattern. Avoid too much or too little sleep.

Avoid stress. If this proves difficult, find ways to deal with it, such as taking regular exercise and using relaxation strategies.