Menstrual Migraines - Damn Hormones
- Michelle Jermy
- Nov 21
- 2 min read
I officially became the researched, not the researcher.
I’ve signed up to take part in a 12-month menstrual migraine research study with Luna, and it feels like a significant moment in both my personal and professional life.
As someone who has lived with PMDD and menstrual migraines for years, much of that time suffering quietly and in silence, this feels like a full-circle moment. These conditions have shaped my health, my motherhood, my relationships, my energy, and even my career — often in ways I never expected.
But as I have grown in confidence, compassion, and clarity, I have realised the power of sharing my story. Not for sympathy, but for advocacy. For visibility. For every woman who still feels she has to endure this alone. Having a daughter I think maybe I can help contribute to new treatments for future generations.
My first appointment:
• ECG
• Blood pressure
• Urine tests
• Bloods
• Detailed questionnaires (lots)
All of which led to some heartfelt conversations with two clinicians deeply passionate about women’s health — the kind of people who remind you why this work truly matters.
Now I will begin my daily online diary and continue tracking symptoms. After three full cycles, I will hopefully move into the next stage of the study. I may use this time to write about my personal experiences and who knows where this may lead.
I am sharing this because:
Women’s health deserves better research.
Menstrual migraines remain hugely misunderstood.
PMDD continues to derail too many lives in silence.
And our lived experiences can change the landscape.
If my data and my monthly chaos can help move the needle even a little, it will be worth it.
Here’s to science, to storytelling, and to raising the volume on women’s health — together.
