A 35-year-old smoker with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following is the best advice?...

Question

A 35-year-old smoker with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following is the best advice?

Accepted Answer

Combined pill is contraindicated; offer a progestogen-only or non-hormonal method

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Combined oral contraceptive is appropriate without restriction

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Advise no contraception is required

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Recommend starting hormone replacement therapy instead

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Recommend emergency contraception as regular contraception

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Combined oral contraceptive contraindications