There are several important thiings but, if she's a woman who hasn't sought medical help in the past because she's given up, I would suggest she go back and see a doctor because there are some excellent medications now that can really help. Oh, and two more things, to keep a migraine diary to better understand the causes of her migraines. There are specific symptoms of all three. Generally, migraines often appear on one side of the head, although that can differ, and may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as vomiting and vision problems. Tension headaches often feel like bands across the head.
Cluster headaches are extremely intense, come in, well, clusters, and often include a running nose.
They are a rarer form and more commonly occur in men. The important thing to know is that there are different types of medication for treating all three. It's true that migraines are very often associated with hormones. RCH, go ahead with your question. I can draw a line from my neck to the top if my head.