Natural health: Is the perimenopause to blame for my headaches? 

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I get headaches whenever I’m stressed, and they have been getting more intense in recent months. I’m a woman in my mid-40s and wondering if the perimenopause is to blame. What would you suggest?

Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, can begin as early as the age of 35 years. The hormonal fluctuations during this time can contribute to headaches, along with many other symptoms. As oestrogen levels change, blood vessels are affected and can manifest as tension headaches or migraines.