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Is there a relationship between headaches and tampons?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: But there is a relationship between migraines and menstruation. If you are having a pounding headache that last more than 2 hours, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, maybe some nausea you may have menstrual migraines.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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