Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders. In Poland, approximately 4 million individuals suffer from migraine headaches. A migraine headache may last 4-72 hours, is throbbing, moderate to severe in intensity, usually unilateral and is associated with nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light and sound. Lack of biological markers and inter-individual variations result in problems with correct diagnosis. Pathophysiological basis of migraine remains unclear, but recent research including neuroimaging and genetic studies, has significantly advanced our understanding of migraine pathophysiology. Since over 30 years, there is ongoing research on the role of melatonin – hormone enabling adaptation of the organism to cyclic changes in environmental conditions – in the pathophysiology of migraine. Experimental studies revealed manifold associations between secretion of melatonin and migraine, but this correlation has not been clearly determined. Several studies confirmed altered secretion of melatonin in patients with migraine. Available data assessing melatonin profile in persons with migraine depend on nature of headache (episodic or chronic) and temporal relationship of sampling to headache attack (ictal or interictal). Currently, there are only few reports concerning attempts at using melatonin in the treatment of migraine. Largescale, multicentre trials are necessary to define principles of use of melatonin in the treatment of migraine.