Why Am I Having Menstrual Migraines?

You wake up with a migraine. Again.
It’s a few days before your period, or maybe smack bang in the middle of your cycle—and the pain feels familiar. Debilitating. Predictable, even.

You’ve been told it’s hormonal.
And yes—it is.
But it’s not just about hormones.

It’s about how your body is holding them.

Your hormones don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re deeply influenced by:

• The nutrients you absorb
  
• The rhythms you keep
  
• Your blood sugar balance
  
• The state of your nervous system
  

Estrogen, in particular, is like a beautiful but delicate symphony. It requires enough iron, calm nervous system input, and metabolic support to be made and cleared efficiently. So if you’re struggling with menstrual migraines, the real question isn’t just about estrogen dips. It’s about asking:

“Does my body have what it needs to ride the rhythm?”

If you’re low in iron, high in stress, skipping meals, or disconnected from your body’s cues—it’s likely you’ll feel every hormonal shift more intensely.

Menstrual migraines, then, are not the enemy. They’re the message. Your body is whispering: “Help me regulate.”

I dive deep into this in Episode #28 Menstrual Migraines: What’s Your Body Telling You? of What’s My Body Telling Me?—exploring the hormone–iron connection, hidden symptoms, and how supporting your fundamentals might be the most effective migraine relief you’ve never considered.