A migraine is the third most common illness in the world, affecting over 1 billion people.Women are especially susceptible to migraine attacks. Three times as many women experience migraine compared to men.Why do migraines affect women more? And what has this meant for how the condition is understood and treated by the medical community and beyond?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy