Articles on Migraine causes

October 19, 2025

Why is migraine more common in women than men?

Lakshini Gunasekera, Monash University; Caroline Gurvich, Monash University; Eveline Mu, Monash University, and Jayashri Kulkarni, Monash University

A stark difference emerges at puberty: one in three women develop migraines, compared to one in 15 men.

July 25, 2024

Mark Slee, Flinders University and Anthony Khoo, Flinders University

Migraine is many things, but one thing it’s not is ‘just a headache’. Here’s what causes the symptoms and the medication options to treat them.

August 9, 2023

Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz

For women ages 18 to 49, migraines are the leading cause of disability throughout the world.

Danielle Wilhour
Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz
Anthony Khoo
Senior Lecturer, Flinders University
Mark Slee
Associate Professor, Clinical Academic Neurologist, Flinders University
Caroline Gurvich
Associate Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Monash University
Eveline Mu
Research Fellow in Women's Mental Health, Monash University
Lakshini Gunasekera
PhD Candidate in Neurology, Monash University
Jayashri Kulkarni
Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University