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==Overview==
The cause of migraine remains unknown. It seems that both genetics and environmental contribute to the cause.  Risk factors for migraine include a young age, a female sex and a positive family history.
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
The cause of migraine remains unknown. It seems that both genetics and environmental contribute to the cause. The following factors make you more prone to having migraines.
* Family history of migraines  
:*A family history of migraines  
* Age less than 40 years
:*Younger than 40.
* Female
:*Female.
 
:*Hormonal changes: For female patients with migraines, the trigger is associated with menstruation cycle. They may also change during pregnancy or menopause.
 
Many individuals with migraine can identify triggers that cause or aggravate the headache. Avoiding triggers may be helpful to decrease the frequency or severity of migraine. Some triggers include:
:*Anxiety
:*[[Stress]]
:*Food: Some migraines can be triggered by certain foods, including beer and red wine, aged cheeses, chocolate, aspartame, caffeine, monosodium glutamate, salty foods, and processed foods.
:*Changes in the weather
:*Lack of sleep or too much sleep
:*Sensory stimuli, including bright lights, sun glare, loud sounds, unusual smells such as perfume, paint thinner and secondhand smoke, can also trigger migraines.
:*Hormonal changes in women, during menstruation cycle, pregnancy or menopause.
==References==
==References==
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