Maryland’s Health Matters - BWMC - Fall 2017 - 5

A HEALTHY START

Women's
Health Q&A
Our women's health providers
at UM BWMC answer your
frequently asked questions

Q

WHY DO SOME WOMEN
EXPERIENCE MIGRAINES
WITH THEIR PERIOD?

"Menstrual migraines tend to occur right
before or during your period, as this is
when your levels of estrogen drop. This
can happen even when you are on certain

Adegboyega
Adejana, MD

kinds of birth control. For example, if you're
using birth control pills, it may involve three
weeks of pills that mix the two hormones,

followed by the week of your period with placebo pills or
no pill. This sudden drop of estrogen can lead to migraines.
If you experience menstrual migraines, make sure to
discuss it with your provider. He or she can recommend
treatment options or advise you to try different types of
birth control with varying combinations and hormone doses
to find what works best for you and minimizes headaches."
- Adegboyega Adejana, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist.
To make an appointment, call 410-760-1118.

Q

WHAT PREVENTIVE
STEPS SHOULD WOMEN
TAKE EVERY YEAR WHEN

IT COMES TO THEIR HEALTH?
"Most importantly, be sure to take time
out for yourself and get an annual checkup
with your women's health provider. It's more

David
Paad, CNM

than just a Pap smear or a mammogram;
it's about keeping an open dialogue with
your provider to discuss any questions or

concerns you may have, review changes in your health you
may notice and make sure you're on track with recommended
screenings. It's best to discover any health conditions in their
earliest stages, and if you're healthy, you'll gain peace of mind
until your next checkup."
- David Paad, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife with the
University of Maryland Community Medical Group - Women's

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