A 20-year-old woman taking the combined oral contraceptive pill reports to the GP that she has developed new-onset migraine with visual aura for the f...

Question

A 20-year-old woman taking the combined oral contraceptive pill reports to the GP that she has developed new-onset migraine with visual aura for the first time. The episode occurred yesterday and has resolved. Which is the single most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately and offer a progestogen-only method

Answer

Continue the COC and monitor for further episodes

Answer

Reduce the oestrogen dose and review in 3 months

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Switch to the combined contraceptive patch

Answer

Continue the COC but add aspirin 75 mg daily for stroke prevention

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): New Migraine with Aura on CHC

A 20-year-old woman taking the combined oral contraceptive pill reports to the GP that she has developed new-onset migraine with visual aura for the first time. The episode occurred yesterday and has resolved. Which is the single most appropriate action?