A 30-year-old woman with migraine with aura discontinued her COC 3 years ago. Her migraines have since resolved completely. She requests to restart CH...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with migraine with aura discontinued her COC 3 years ago. Her migraines have since resolved completely. She requests to restart CHC. Can she?

Accepted Answer

No, migraine with aura is a permanent UKMEC 4 for CHC regardless of current migraine status

Answer

Yes, as her migraines have resolved she can restart CHC

Answer

Only the combined patch can be restarted, not oral CHC

Answer

She can restart if a neurologist confirms no aura for 2 years

Answer

CHC can be restarted with prophylactic aspirin

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Permanent UKMEC 4 Migraine Aura Resolved

A 30-year-old woman with migraine with aura discontinued her COC 3 years ago. Her migraines have since resolved completely. She requests to restart CHC. Can she?