Migraine headaches are three times more common in women than in men.
Typically, migraines left untreated last for 24 hours, although attacks can last from several hours to several days. Although migraine can occur at any age, it often begins during adolescence. Migraine attacks can be disabling. Migraine pain also disrupts lives outside the workplace. Migraine sufferers miss time with family and friends, being forced to cancel social engagements and scale back routines.