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1. Do you suffer from headaches?   Yes 158 97% No 5 3% Total 163 100%

2. Do you suffer from the same symptoms each time you experience headache?   Yes 84 52% No 79 48% Total 163 100%

3. Which of the following symptoms do you experience with your headache? Select all that apply.   1   One-sided, throbbing pain 127 78% 2   Aura (visual and sensory symptoms that precede the headache pain) 69 42% 3   Nausea 111 68% 4   Vomiting 44 27% 5   Sensitivity to bright lights 123 75% 6   Sensitivity to sounds 120 74% 7   Neck pain 103 63% 8   I experience none of the above symptoms 6 4%

4. Are you aware that migraine headaches can be related to a woman’s menstrual cycle?   Yes 141 87% No 21 13% Total 162 100%

5. Are you aware that migraine headaches occurring around the time of a woman’s period can differ in symptoms, intensity and duration compared to other migraines?   Yes 96 59% No 66 41% Total 162 100%

6. If you are aware that migraine headaches can be related to a woman’s menstrual cycle, how did you hear about menstrual migraine (check all that apply)?   1   Healthcare professional 77 49% 2   Family member or friend 46 29% 3   Employer/manager 2 1% 4   NHF 17 11% 5   Internet 49 31% 6   Newspaper 8 5% 7   Magazine 14 9% 8   TV 8 5% 9   Radio 1 1% 10   I was not aware of the condition of menstrual migraine 20 13% Other, please specify 18 11%

7. Do you suffer from headaches before, during or immediately after your menstrual cycle, or during ovulation?   Yes 152 94% No 10 6% Total 162 100%

8. As a woman who suffers from headache during her menstrual cycle, which of the following symptoms do you also experience during your period? Please select all that apply.   1   Fatigue 131 82% 2   Acne 76 48% 3   Joint pain 46 29% 4   Decreased urination 11 7% 5   Constipation 29 18% 6   Lack of coordination 28 18% 7   Increase in appetite 65 41% 8   Craving for chocolate, salt, or alcohol 89 56% 9   Upset stomach 70 44% 10   Nausea and/or vomiting 49 31% 11   I experience none of the above symptoms 9 6%

9. Is your migraine more severe during your menstrual cycle compared to other times of the month?   Yes 98 61% No 63 39% Total 161 100%

10. Does your migraine last longer during your menstrual cycle compared to other times of the month?   Yes 83 52% No 78 48% Total 161 100%

11. As a woman who suffers from headache during her menstrual cycle, which of the following would cause you to seek more information about menstrual migraine and potential treatment options (check all that apply)?   1   Discussion with my healthcare professional 114 71% 2   Discussion with a family member or friend 50 31% 3   Information from the NHF 52 32% 4   Internet E-card sent from a family member or friend 4 2% 5   Employer/Manager 5 3% 6   Internet article 47 29% 7   Newspaper article 31 19% 8   Magazine article 35 22% 9   TV story 29 18% 10   Radio story 11 7% 11   None of the above 18 11% Other, please specify 3 2%

12. Does any woman in your family have migraines around the time of her menstrual cycle?   Yes 64 39% No 99 61% Total 163 100%

13. Has your healthcare professional ever discussed menstrual migraine with you?   Yes 75 46% No 88 54% Total 163 100%

14. Do you consider headaches or migraine to be a symptom of your Pre-menstrual Symptoms (PMS)?   Yes 108 66% No 55 34% Total 163 100%

15. Do your migraines usually last longer than 24 hours?   Yes 110 68% No 52 32% Total 162 100%

16. Do you take a form of birth control?   Yes 52 32% No 109 68% Total 161 100%

17. Have you been prescribed an oral contraceptive by your physician as a treatment for menstrual migraine?   Yes 23 14% No 139 86% Total 162 100%

18. What steps have you taken to relieve the symptoms of menstrual migraine?   1   Prescription medications 66 42% 2   Over-the-counter medications 66 42% 3   Preventive therapy 8 5% 4   Supplemental estrogen 2 1% 5   Regular, well-balanced meals 3 2% 6   Maintain a regular sleep schedule 7 4% 7   Reduce stress 3 2% 8   Keep a headache diary 4 3% Total 159 100%

19. If you answered yes to “a” or “b” in the previous question, please list what types of medications you have taken.   123 Responses

20. If you take medication to relieve migraine symptoms, does your migraine pain return within 24 hours of taking medication?   1   Yes 117 74% 2   No 31 19% 3   I have not tried taking medicine 11 7% Total 159 100%

21. Would you like to hear from the NHF about tips to better manage your headaches?   Yes 112 70% No 48 30% Total 160 100%

22. Are there any specific topics related to headache management for which you would like tips or information from the NHF? Please specify.   47 Responses

23. How long have you experienced headaches?   1   1-5 years 35 22% 2   6-10 years 29 18% 3   11-15 years 28 18% 4   16-20 years 20 13% 5   More than 20 years 47 30% Total 159 100%

24. At what age did you first experience headache?   1   Less than 10 years old 34 21% 2   11-15 years old 50 31% 3   16-20 years old 44 27% 4   21-30 years old 23 14% 5   31-40 years old 6 4% 6   After age 40 5 3% Total 162 100%

25. Tell us about yourself by checking the appropriate boxes. Please select all that apply.   1   Male 1 1% 2   Female 152 93% 3   Under 20 9 6% 4   Age 21-35 84 52% 5   Age 36-50 59 36% 6   Over 50 5 3%

26. Are you a member of the National Headache Foundation?   Yes 8 5% No 154 95% Total 162 100%

27. How did you hear about the National Headache Foundation?   1   Healthcare professional 18 11% 2   Family member or friend 12 7% 3   Employer/Manager 12 7% 4   Internet 96 59% 5   Newspaper 0 0% 6   Magazine 1 1% 7   TV 21 13% 8   Radio 5 3% Other, please specify 6 4%