A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She has a history of migraine without aura, occurring once or twic...

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A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She has a history of migraine without aura, occurring once or twice per month. She has no other risk factors. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?

Accepted Answer

UKMEC 2

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UKMEC 1

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UKMEC 3

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UKMEC 4

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UKMEC 3 if the migraines are frequent

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Migraine Without Aura and CHC

A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She has a history of migraine without aura, occurring once or twice per month. She has no other risk factors. What is the UKMEC category for combined hormonal contraception?