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etonogestrel implant

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Etonogestrel implant, a progestin-based contraceptive, has been investigated for cluster headache management through potential modulation of hormonal fluctuations that may trigger neurogenic inflammation. By providing a sustained, low-dose hormonal environment, the implant may reduce the frequency and intensity of cluster headache episodes by altering neuroendocrine pathways and potentially stabilizing hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis function.

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HoneydewButterscotch

4.0

I got the nexplanon arm implant which is also progestin only and my migraines have been so much more manageable and less frequent!

Etonogestrel implant

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mandelaXeffective

5.0

I had emotional side effects from oral birth control pills, but Nexplanon has been an absolute *godsend*. It helps the migraines, it makes my ADHD medication work more consistently, and since I'm not menstruating, it helps my PMDD.

Etonogestrel implant

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HappiHappiHappi

4.0

I had a nexplanon and it reduced my migraines. Stopped them.completely as a teen. Not as much more I'm older but still a positive impact. Going on the mini-pill caused chronic daily headache which turned into a migraine every 2-3 days. Stopped withi...View more

Etonogestrel implantBirth control

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HeadacheMigraine

brownstaingirl

3.0

AT 16???? oh no thats rlly young :(( Yeah at first I got Nexplanon to alleviate the symptoms I was having and it did help for about 2 years I think. Then it went downhill. I suspect I had a miscarriage but with all the pain and the bleeding who knows...View more

Etonogestrel implant

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Prolonged effectsPregnancy complications