Menopause Research Paper

The official end of the fertile period in a woman’s life is marked by a process called menopause. This process is completely natural and usually occurs when a woman is between 45 and 55 years old, although there are exceptions when women go through menopause when they’re older or younger than that age range. If you are around this age, and you’ve missed your period for one full year (and there is no other cause for not having your period), it is safe to assume that you are going through menopause.

Perimenopause is the process before and leading up to menopause. This time period varies; it could last for months or years, depending on the person. Different symptoms accompany perimenopause, including hot flashes, changes in mood, night sweats,
Part 1: Are Headaches a Sign of Menopause?

Sometimes, women may not experience headaches until they reach menopause, and this may be a debilitating experience for this group of women. Menopausal headaches, however, are more common for women who usually experience headaches, especially during their menstrual periods, and/or among women who use the hormonal forms of contraceptives.

Menopause is mainly associated with three types of headaches:

(1) Sinus headaches: These occur when your sinuses (small air-filled sections behind your cheekbones and forehead) become inflamed, causing facial pain and congestion.

(2) Tension headaches: These are often associated with stress and are less severe on a pain scale, characterized by moderate pain in the back of your head and neck area and/or across your forehead.

(3) Migraines: These are the most intensely painful type of headache, featuring pain starting on one side of your head or behind your eyes that begins to throb and pulsate. Migraines may also feature a flashing light sensation or