26/06/2026
Whether you're menopausal or not if you struggle with headaches or migraines this might be for you....
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Menopause & Migraines
During menopause, changing hormone levels directly affect the brain areas involved in migraines. Estrogen normally helps keep brain activity stable. As estrogen fluctuates during perimenopause and then declines after menopause, the brain becomes more sensitive to migraine triggers.
How menopause affects the migraine brain:
• Hypothalamus: Hormonal fluctuations make this area unstable, triggering hot flushes, night sweats and lowering the threshold for migraines.
• Brainstem & Trigeminal Nerve: Falling estrogen removes the brain's natural "brake" on pain signals, making migraines easier to trigger.
• Thalamus: Reduced estrogen affects serotonin and endorphins, increasing sensitivity to pain, light and sound.
The Good News
Migraines often worsen during perimenopause due to fluctuating hormones. Once menopause is complete and hormone levels stabilise, many women experience fewer, less severe migraines—or they may stop altogether.
How Reflexology May Help
Reflexology cannot cure migraines or increase estrogen levels, but research suggests it may reduce the severity and duration of migraine attacks by calming the nervous system.
It may help by:
• Calming the hypothalamus and supporting relaxation.
• Stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals.
• Reducing cortisol and adrenaline, helping to calm the brainstem and trigeminal nerve.
• Improving circulation and reducing inflammation, which may ease the throbbing pain of headaches and migraines.
And dont forget you don't have to be menopausal to try reflexology for headaches & migraines.