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Do Hormone Pills Have Any Bearing On Migraines?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brazil, IN

Specifically Estradial & Progesterone. Could they be giving me hormonal migraines? Several doctors told me I might quit gaving migraines after menopause, but are these tricking my head into thinking I haven't quit menustrating? (I am several years post menopause)

August 8, 2018
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I am estrogen dominant so the progesterone pill helped with my migraines. The amount I was taking was enough to make me sterile but it did help lower the type and pain of the migraines. I got off it to be able to concieve again. Back to the horrible migraines from my past. For some they help however, be aware that some doctors only focus on estrogen or progesterone. They need to check both levels and really look at what your body needs. Not what a text book says. Luckily, my OB and Family Doctor did both and they both agreed to the plan. It helped.

August 17, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I didn't realize that. Thank you! I will check with my dr.

August 17, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes, hormone pills can have a bearing on migraines. Here are some key points from the context:

- Varied Reactions: Some women find that birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs) help regulate hormone levels and reduce migraines, while others experience no change or even an increase in migraines
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Yes, hormone pills can have a bearing on migraines. Here are some key points from the context:

- Varied Reactions: Some women find that birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs) help regulate hormone levels and reduce migraines, while others experience no change or even an increase in migraines.
- Specific Hormones: The presence of certain hormones (estrogen, progesterone, or both) in the treatment can affect individuals differently. For example, one member reported that Sprintec oral birth control, which contains estrogen, triggered migraines.
- Progesterone-Only Options: Some members have had positive experiences with progesterone-only options like the Depo-Provera shot and Cerazette pill, which reduced their migraines.
- Skipping Placebo Pills: For those who experience menstrual migraines, doctors may recommend skipping the placebo pills in birth control packs to avoid menstruation and potentially reduce migraines.

Overall, the impact of hormone pills on migraines varies widely among individuals.

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