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Do birth control pills cause headaches? i have been on lo loestrin fe for 2 weeks and have had a headache for 2 days? do the headaches get better

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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BCP: Birth control pills can cause headaches. It is important to call your doctor and follow up with this and also have your blood pressure checked before continuing with this particular pill.

Answered 8/21/2014

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A member asked:

Do birth control pills cause headaches? i have been on lo loestrin fe for 2 weeks and have had a headache for 2 days? do the headaches get better

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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