Question

A 28-year-old with migraine with visual aura requests contraception. She is otherwise healthy and a nonsmoker. According to US MEC, which is the safest option?

Accepted Answer

Avoid estrogen-containing methods; use a progestin-only method (e.g., levonorgestrel IUD)

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive (ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel)

Answer

Contraceptive patch

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Vaginal ring

Answer

No contraception is safe

Practice question

A 28-year-old with migraine with visual aura requests contraception. She is otherwise healthy and a nonsmoker. According to US MEC, which is the safest option?