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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.
