A 27-year-old with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate advice?...

Question

A 27-year-old with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Combined hormonal contraception is contraindicated; offer a progestogen-only method

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Prescribe a low-dose ethinylestradiol COC

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Combined transdermal patch is acceptable

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Combined vaginal ring is acceptable

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No contraception due to stroke risk

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Contraceptive counselling in migraine with aura