Hormonal fluctuations are a key trigger for many types of headaches in women—but navigating diagnosis and treatment can be complex. In this clinically focused session, Dr. Pelin Batur will explore the connection between hormones and headache syndromes, including menstrual migraine, perimenopausal triggers, and the role of hormonal therapies. She’ll provide practical strategies for diagnosis, preventive care, and treatment tailored to a woman’s reproductive stage, helping clinicians deliver more personalized and effective headache management.

Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, is a board-certified internist and menopause specialist at Cleveland Clinic, where she serves as a key clinician and educator within the Center for Specialized Women’s Health. She is a nationally recognized expert in midlife women’s health, with clinical and research interests in menopause management, hormonal therapy, and chronic disease prevention. Dr. Batur is a certified menopause practitioner and an advocate for evidence-based, personalized care to improve quality of life for women through the menopause transition and beyond.