How can I cure period headaches?

Firstly, you should make sure that your headaches are in fact related to your period. You can do this by keeping a symptom diary and monitoring when you get headaches in relation to when your period comes. I'd recommend taking this to your doctor to rule out any underlying causes.

Meanwhile, you can keep track of the foods you're eating, find out whether they might be linked to your headaches and cut down. Some women find cheese or red wine, for example, to be a cause of their headaches.

You can also increase how many good brain foods you're eating – healthy fats are great for your brain and can be found in oily fish, eggs, avocado and walnuts.

Make sure you're drinking plenty of fresh, plain water too – dehydration can trigger headaches. Drinking at least 1.5 – 2 litres of water every day is important for your overall health, and you might be surprised at how much better you feel once you're hydrated!

For short-term relief from headaches, a cold compress can help to soothe hormonal headaches, while over-the-counter painkillers can reduce pain.