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Could unusually frequent headaches be an early symptom?

Hello ladies! Today I am 8 dpo & I have not had any symptoms yet really besides being VERY easily irritated & moody. The one thing I have noticed though is that every day since about 3 or 4 dpo I have gotten a dull lingering headache that starts in the afternoon and goes away by bedtime. I don't normally have allergies or sinus issues so I do not think it is that. Has anyone ever experienced frequent headaches as an early symptom of pregnancy? I am supposed to get AF next Tuesday so I am waiting until then to test, if I don't get it that day. Thank you for any input! :)

4 Answers • 9 years ago


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3 or 4dpo is too early for those headaches to be related to hcg, but they could be related to progesterone. Good luck!


Me: 45, unexplained (but now ancient) Husband: 46 (perfect in every way) Married 21 years 1 daughter born 07/2011 after TTC for 12 years

9 years ago


I am also 8 dpo and I have had a headache yesterday and again today. I have also been easily irritated and sluggish yesterday and again today.

9 years ago


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Headaches in the TWW are very common due to high progesterone after ovulation. I would look at it as a good sign that you ovulated but not a reliable indicator of pregnancy until you have a positive test. GL!

9 years ago


Thank you ladies! I am assuming at this point it is a result of the progesterone surge so I don't get my hopes up. I guess I will find out next week when AF is supposed to come!

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