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I recently went off progesterone cream (about one week ago) and have been experiencing a dull headache for two days. could it be related?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Progesterone: Progesterone withdrawl can cause throbbing headaches whichcan be mistaken for migraines.

Answered 6/30/2014

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