Eight guides, from first questions to next steps
Start with the guide that matches your question. Each one takes about five minutes to read — no jargon without a plain-language explanation alongside it.
Types of Migraine
Migraine is not one condition. Learn the main types and how doctors tell them apart.
Migraine Triggers
Sleep, stress, food, weather, hormones — how to find the triggers that actually affect you.
Migraine Treatments
From pills to preventives to procedures — a plain-language map of today’s options.
When to See a Doctor
Symptoms that need emergency care right now — and signs it is time to see a specialist.
Migraine in Women
Periods, pregnancy, and menopause — how hormones shape migraine across a woman’s life.
Living with Migraine
Work, family, sleep, and exercise — practical habits that make attacks less likely.
The MMA Pathway
The middle meningeal artery (MMA), the dura — the membrane surrounding the brain — and why this pathway drives migraine pain.
Glossary
Plain definitions for the medical terms used across this site.