Would having a hysterectomy help reduce the number of migraines?

Condition analysis:
Statistically speaking, probably not. For some women, a hysterectomy does help, BUT for other women, it can make Migraines worse or make no difference at all. Following a hysterectomy, 67% of women find that their Migraines get worse. If you don’t need one for other reasons, having one for Migraine is not advisable.

Instructions:
1. Relaxation Techniques: Massage can ease neck and shoulder spasms, while tai chi increases body awareness, making it easier to detect and treat an oncoming headache. Yoga that focuses on mindfulness, such as hatha and restorative yoga, may also help. (Get started with these 10 yoga poses for emotional health.)

2. Herbs: New recommendations from the American Academy of Neurology confirm that the herb butterbur can prevent migraines, possibly because it supports healthy blood flow to the brain. Dry-leaf capsules of feverfew may also reduce the frequency of migraines, though the clinical evidence is still inconclusive.

3. Acupuncture: Several studies have found that it provides some of the same long-term results as drugs but without side effects. While this efficacy may be partly caused by the placebo effect, the treatment can still provide real relief.