Question

A 23-year-old woman requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. She has a history of migraine with aura. She does not smoke and has a normal BMI. According to UK medical eligibility criteria, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Combined oral contraception is safe as she does not smoke

Answer

She can take combined pills if she avoids taking them continuously

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Combined pills are only contraindicated if she also has hypertension

Answer

Combined pills are first-line in all young women regardless of migraine type

Practice question

A 23-year-old woman requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. She has a history of migraine with aura. She does not smoke and has a normal BMI. According to UK medical eligibility criteria, what is the most appropriate advice?