"In our study, we found the average headache frequency was 11 times a month."

Here's how to spot them and reduce your headache frequency.

Q: Why does a woman's menstrual cycle affect headache frequency?

Hershey's team also asked the youngsters about headache frequency.

Avoiding these "triggers" may help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches.

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Flunarizine has been shown to significantly reduce headache frequency and severity in both adults and children.

One study found that the headache frequency over a 28-day period lowered for chronic headache patients on topiramate.

Butterbur root extracts have been reported to be effective in reducing frequency and severity of migraine headaches.

Noticing if menstruation influences your headache frequency can help your doctor target your treatment.