A 31-year-old woman with migraine with aura requests combined oral contraception. She does not smoke. What is the recommendation?...

Question

A 31-year-old woman with migraine with aura requests combined oral contraception. She does not smoke. What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

COC is contraindicated; offer progestogen-only methods

Answer

COC is suitable as benefits outweigh risks

Answer

COC can be used with low oestrogen dose

Answer

Advise triphasic COC only

Answer

IUD is contraindicated

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Contraception (migraine with aura)