Introduction to Migraine Headache

Risk Factors for Migraine Headache

Risk factors for migraine headache include:

• Family history - more than 80% of migraineurs have a history of migraine headaches in the family.
• Female
• Young age
• Pregnancy - some women experience their first migraine headache during pregnancy. Most women report either an exacerbation of already existing headaches in the first trimester, or a general improvement in frequency and intensity of headaches.