What Causes Dizziness And Soreness In The Eye Muscles During Menstruation?

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Question: Right about the middle of my cycle, I get this dizziness in my eyes. It’s not like vertigo, more like my eyes can’t keep up with my brain. My eye muscles get sore as well and I can feel mild pain when I look side to side. Sometimes i also get a headache. Symptoms go away after a few days.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably hormonal related!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This sounds more of ovulation-related symptoms. They are related to hormonal changes and in no way actually, represent a disease condition. I will recommend ibuprofen for soreness and increased fluid intake. All will be okay. If the however become debilitating and you are not in any way trying to get pregnant, we may use pills to keep them away.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you want pills for control.

Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

I am currently taking birth control, and I never had these symptoms before. They showed up a few months after I started the birth control. Could the BC perhaps be the problem?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
BC can cause dizziness...

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, dizziness is a known side effect of birth control pills. A change in contraception may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj