Triggers of Migraines
High levels of the female hormone estrogen—which occurs especially during puberty, before, during, and after a woman’s period, after childbirth, at the beginning of menopause, or when taking birth control pills (which contain estrogen)
- Too much stimulation of your senses, such as flashing lights or strong smells
- Stress
- Too little sleep
- Changes in the weather
- Red wine
- Hunger, especially from skipping meals