Headaches during cycle
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Looking for the experts here or anyone else who has experience! I seem to get a headache around Day 19 of my cycle. I assume its a hormonal shift, but wondering what I can take to help prevent it. I take Mag Biglysinate nightly, but wondering if there is another supplement to help! Thanks in advance.
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This used to happen to me right before my cycle started. And throughout pregnancy, especially first trimester. I have an iud now and the headaches have subsided but I would like it taken out and try to manage it. Sooo I’m following!
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Absolutely—you're smart to notice a pattern like this. Headaches around Day 19 can often be tied to hormonal shifts, especially as progesterone rises and then starts to dip.
Magnesium bisglycinate is a great choice—it's calming to the nervous system and supports hormone balance. Some women also find relief with:
Vitamin B6 – supports hormone metabolism
Riboflavin (B2) – studied for menstrual migraines
Omega-3s – help reduce inflammationCycle tracking is key—our hormones are constantly shifting, and symptoms like this are often your body’s way of flagging something. If it keeps happening, it might be worth having labs done or working with someone who can take a deeper look. You’re doing all the right things by paying attention.
