Question: ...looking for information on how a hysterectomy would affect migraines...
Answer:
Dear Heather:
Many women have taken the path of hysterectomy in order to try and reduce their
headache patterns. I see a number of women who tried this and still have the
same, or worsened, headaches. If anything, hysterectomy and ovariectomy deprive
you of making estrogen and, in turn, progesterone and testosterone. Many women's
headache improve if you add hormonal supplementation to their native state.
Perimenstrual migraines are often experienced just after the fall in estrogen
levels at the onset of menses. In short, there is no way to "look ahead" in the
general sense. What I suggest is that you sit down with a headache specialist,
preferably one comfortable with hormonally-related headaches, as discuss your
particular pattern and needs. You should also take a look at the answer from one
of our previous questions. Just click
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Good Luck,
John Claude Krusz
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