HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could Headaches And Hot Flushes Be A Sign Of Pregnancy?

I had unprotected sex 4 days after starting my birthcontrol for the very first time. I am taking Lo Loestrin Fe, and I know you are supposed to use back up birthcontrol until about the first 7 days or a month. And now it s a week later and I am experiencing headaches and hot flashes. Is there any possible chance that I could be pregnant?
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hallow Dear,

Loestrin Fe are birth control pills which contains norethindrone acetate & ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets & ferrous fumarate tablets. These are known to cause nausea and vomiting and increase acidity with hot flushes. Increased acidity does cause head ache.

Please use some antacid like pantoprazole to control the acidity and all your symptoms will go away.

The first cardinal symptom of early pregnancy is missing a period; all other symptoms appear about a week after the missed period. Hence, these symptoms cannot be attributed to pregnancy.

I hope this resolves your problem.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Could Headaches And Hot Flushes Be A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, Loestrin Fe are birth control pills which contains norethindrone acetate & ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets & ferrous fumarate tablets. These are known to cause nausea and vomiting and increase acidity with hot flushes. Increased acidity does cause head ache. Please use some antacid like pantoprazole to control the acidity and all your symptoms will go away. The first cardinal symptom of early pregnancy is missing a period; all other symptoms appear about a week after the missed period. Hence, these symptoms cannot be attributed to pregnancy. I hope this resolves your problem. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri