The Pill and Headaches

A report in the journal Neurology suggests that the Pill may cause splitting headaches. Experts blame the steep drop in estrogen the day after you take the last pill of the month. Estrogen protects the nervous system. So when levels drop, you're more vulnerable to different types of pain. If you experience headaches every month, try switching to Mircette. It's the only pill sold in the United States that weans you off estrogen gradually in the days before your period.