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What Causes Migraine While On Birth Control Pills?
I m 21 years old not on any birth control my period 3 weeks ago was very light and only lasted 2 days now it s just brown spotting I ve had terrible migraine I ve been in bed for 3 days fatigue restless leg syndrome hot flashes very thirsty no appetite, before I got sick I ve been having unprotected sex... my periods are irregular but I haven t had a normal period since September this is unusual
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
Hormonal pills might cause headache due to vasodilation and it will worsen migraine.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
You can consider progesterone only pills as it is devoid of this side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Hormonal pills might cause headache due to vasodilation and it will worsen migraine.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
You can consider progesterone only pills as it is devoid of this side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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