Migraine affects about 14% to 15% of the global population and can affect anyone. However, because of the role of genetics and hormones, some people are more at risk.
For example, migraine tends to run in families.
Women are also three to four times more likely than men to experience migraine. While data is limited, research suggests that transgender women who take gender affirming hormone therapy he rates of migraine similar to cisgender women.
Migraine most commonly affects people between the ages of 20 and 50, though up to 10% of children experience migraine headaches as well.