For years, LPGA Tour Professional Diana (Dee) D'Alessio experienced painful and debilitating migraines around the time of her period. She suffered for years thinking her migraine pain was another symptom of her menstrual period and not something that could be specifically treated.

More than 10 years ago I started getting headaches around the time of my period, usually about nine or 10 months out of the year. For me, that meant I had severe head pain and an upset stomach that began a couple of days before my period and lasted for about two days.

I didn't know that I had menstrual migraine, so I just accepted it as part of my life. If I was playing golf, I just tried to push through it. I never knew if they would happen during a tournament or how bad they would be, which used to cause me a lot of anxiety.

Recently, I talked with my doctor about my headaches. He determined they were menstrual migraines and prescribed a medication for me to take.

Now that I have found relief from menstrual migraine, I want to share my story with other women in hopes of them finding the same relief I am now experiencing. With proper education and a partnership with a healthcare professional, you can take control of menstrual migraine.