A woman using the desogestrel POP develops persistent headaches. She asks if these could be related to the POP. What should she be told?...

Question

A woman using the desogestrel POP develops persistent headaches. She asks if these could be related to the POP. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Headaches are a reported side effect of POPs; if new, persistent, or severe, the nature of the headache should be assessed to exclude migraine with aura, and alternative methods discussed if troublesome

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Headaches are never associated with the POP

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Headaches only occur with CHC

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The POP should be stopped immediately for any headache

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Headaches on the POP always indicate a brain tumour

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): POP Headache Side Effect Assessment

A woman using the desogestrel POP develops persistent headaches. She asks if these could be related to the POP. What should she be told?