A 22-year-old woman wishes to start combined oral contraception (COC). She mentions she suffers from migraines. Which type of migraine would be an abs...

Question

A 22-year-old woman wishes to start combined oral contraception (COC). She mentions she suffers from migraines. Which type of migraine would be an absolute contraindication to the COC according to UKMEC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Migraine with aura at any age

Answer

Migraine without aura, well controlled with simple analgesia

Answer

Past history of migraine without aura, none for 5 years

Answer

Menstrual migraine without aura

Answer

Family history of migraine with aura

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (Contraindication)

A 22-year-old woman wishes to start combined oral contraception (COC). She mentions she suffers from migraines. Which type of migraine would be an absolute contraindication to the COC according to UKMEC guidelines?