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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Sinus Headaches?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

Question: Hello. I am on birth control and have been for about 7 months. I have a really bad sinus headache right behind my forehead and ive had it for about 3 days. Can birth control cause sinus headaches? And post nasal drip?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Birth control pill can cause headache.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

1) Yes, birth control pill can cause headache as side effect in most women. It can aggravate the presenting sinus condition.

2) Hormonal imbalance causes nasal congestion and stuffy nose, leads to post nasal drip. Allergy, dust, environmental factor, acid reflux etc may be some other causes.

3) I suggest you to consult with ENT specialist for proper clinical examination, necessary investigation (like X-Ray or CT scan) and proper management.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (35 minutes later)

How long does it last? Im not on treatment or medication. Just over the counter medincines like Excedrin Migraine and Ibprofen. The headache is right behind my forhead and feels like a sinus headache. My nose is not stuffy, just dry. The headache makes me feel lightheaded and naseous.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult with ENT specialist. Need proper treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

1) You may need to change your contraceptive method for effective result. Birth control pill DOESN'T suit in some percentage women.

2) Over the counter medication is NOT helpful in your case as you are getting this headache repeatedly for few months. You need to consult with your ENT specialist for necessary investigation (as mentioned above).

3) You may require complete course of antibiotic treatment WITH or WITHOUT intranasal corticosteroids. Steam inhalation, hot shower bath, painkiller will give temporary relief. Kindly, procure complete prescription from your doctor.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (18 hours later)

On birth control can some months be worse than others? Side effect wise?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can aggravate the condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, birth control pill can aggravate the condition in some months. However, other factors (as mentioned previously) should be ruled out. Kindly, consult with ENT specialist for proper management of the case.

Hope, it helps for your information. All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D