Can ovulation cause headaches !

Hi ladies,

I need your help! can someone please answer my question " can ovulation cause headaches" because i have the worst one in the world and don't get them very offten but i have also have the signs of ovulation eg. egg yolk discharge, but with all my other added problems its very hard for me to know when i do ovulate and haven't fallen pregnant in 5 years after 6 misscarriages.... so would really like your help please ..! X

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Hormonal changes particularly around the menstrual cycle, the use of birth control pills, the hormonal changes which occur during the first trimester of pregnancy, or the use of exogenous estrogens in the menopause are the most widely known hormonal triggers of migraine headaches.
Try OTC medicines like aspirin or acetaminophen. For headache pain that cannot be controlled with pain relievers, antidepressants, beta-blockers, or anticonvulsants may be prescribed. Use a cold compress to the area of pain, rest in a room with little or no sensory stimulation (light, sound, and odors) and withdraw from stressful surroundings.

If still the headaches persist then consult a neurologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.