
Figure 1. Photo of oral contraceptives.
Various precipitants of migraine events have been identified, including:
Hormonal changes, such as those accompanying menstruation (common), pregnancy, and ovulation
Medications (eg, vasodilators, oral contraceptives)
Caffeine withdrawal
Excessive or insufficient sleep
Stress
Smoking
Exposure to bright or fluorescent lighting
Strong odors (eg, perfumes, colognes, petroleum distillates)
Head trauma
Weather changes
Motion sickness
Cold stimulus (eg, ice cream headaches)
Lack of exercise
Fasting or skipping meals
Red wine
Some factors that seem like triggers may in fact be early migraine symptoms.
Learn more about migraine triggers.
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Cite this: Helmi L. Lutsep. Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Prevention and Treatment - Medscape - Feb 04, 2022.
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