Migraine Headaches

What Increases Your Risk

You may be more likely to get migraines if you:¹

• Have a family history of migraines.
• Are female. Women are three times more likely to develop migraines than men.
• Are a teenager or young adult. Migraines commonly begin during these years.
• Have depression, anxiety disorder, asthma, or epilepsy.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: August 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
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