Women experience migraines more frequently and intensely than men, yet their pain is often dismissed or misdiagnosed due to hormonal factors, research gaps, and gender bias in medicine. This leads to delayed treatment, worsened symptoms, and a lower quality of life. Urgent changes are needed, including equal inclusion in research, better medical education, and treatments designed specifically for women.Why women suffer more from migraines and why doctors often ignore their pain
Women experience migraines more frequently and intensely than men, yet their pain is often dismissed or misdiagnosed due to hormonal factors, research gaps, and gender bias in medicine. This leads to delayed treatment, worsened symptoms, and a lower quality of life. Urgent changes are needed, including equal inclusion in research, better medical education, and treatments designed specifically for women.