A 34-year-old woman with migraine with aura asks about stroke risk and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). What do guidelines advise?...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with migraine with aura asks about stroke risk and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). What do guidelines advise?

Accepted Answer

Combined OCPs are contraindicated in migraine with aura.

Answer

Combined OCPs are acceptable in all migraines.

Answer

No contraception is needed.

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Aspirin prophylaxis allows combined OCP use.

Answer

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are contraindicated.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Contraception-Migraine