Which Medical Specialists Can Help with Period Migraines?

Women with severe period migraine may benefit from being managed by a multidisciplinary team comprising:

General practitioner/ Family doctor

This is the first point of contact to visit if you are experiencing any problems. The doctor will assess your symptoms and rule out any other medical conditions, menstrual cycle, and overall health.

Gynecologist

Gynecologists specialize in the female reproductive system and provide specific diagnosis and treatment options related to period migraine.

Neurologist

You need to visit a neurologist if the migraines are getting more frequent and severe. If there is change in patterns and if you are experiencing associated neurological symptoms like numbness slurred speech, confusion, aura lasting more than 60 mins.

Medically reviewed by: Dr Yash Bahuguna

Researched by: Dr Inara Isani

Written by: Avantika Sukhia