medication change

[lulubelly1983]

hi I’m 5 days after FET, and the last couple of days I’ve got a banging headache, I’m on Estrogen and progesterone, when I initially took the estrógen it gave me a headache, then settled down on its own, but this next box I’ve started is the same strength different brand could this be causing the headaches? TIA

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I have had the worst migraine from progesterone that I didn’t sleep 2 nights ago. Paracetamol did nothing for me. So I think it can definitely be a side effect.

[Twiglet2]

yeah they can both give headaches but not long to go 🤗 staying hydrated helped me and taking the progynova at a time I could have a wee lie down after also helped. Good luck for test day xx

[MrsOrangejuice]

I never normally get headaches and the ones I got on the FET meds were awful - really intense and sometimes constant. Plus dizziness and a load of other unpleasant side effects. I did end up reducing the oestrogen right down (with the doctor's ok) as that seemed to be causing the worst of the symptoms for me, but the headaches carried on on progesterone until I tapered off around 10 weeks. Not sure whether brands make any difference but I do remember when I was on the combined pill that I had a bad recation to a new brand even when the doctors told me it was identical. It settled though so maybe see how you feel in a few days and if it doesn't settle ask your clinic if they can get you the original brand or see of you can source it with a private prescription from them.

[lulubelly1983]

yes I’ve been drinking loads it’s been two really bad days I’ve woke up today feels like it’s calmed down a bit and I did sleep last night as it kept me awake the night before, first few days of taking it initially I was the same & then it settled hopefully will be the same thank you it’s put my mind at ease it’s fairly normal although uncomfortable 🥴