Question

A 40-year-old woman requires combined oral contraception. She has migraines with aura. According to UKMEC, what is the recommendation for COCP use in migraine with aura?

Accepted Answer

Category 4 (unacceptable health risk)

Answer

Category 1 (no restriction)

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Category 2 (benefits generally outweigh risks)

Answer

Category 3 (risks usually outweigh benefits)

Answer

No formal guidance

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman requires combined oral contraception. She has migraines with aura. According to UKMEC, what is the recommendation for COCP use in migraine with aura?