atrocities. 1  1 : a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation the atrocities of war. 2  2 : the quality or state of being atrocious â¦ the paralysing atrocity of the thought which occupied her. â Joseph Conrad.
Drugs called triptans that are used to treat migraines and cluster headaches can also treat menstrual migraines. They shrink blood vessels and fight pain. You'll probably need to take medicine 1 to 2 days before your period starts until it's over. Some women need to take both a triptan and an NSAID.
A number of medications can help with symptoms during the years around menopause. 1  Low-dose oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are an option if you are in perimenopause (the years leading up to your final period). 2  Low-dose contraceptives may stop or reduce hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and moodiness.ou should be able to share honestly and get clear answers to your questions. How to talk to your doctor or nurse (PDF, 193 KB) can help. You might also want to print out our Menopause symptom tracker (PDF, 166 KB) for recording symptoms that you can discuss at your next appointment.