A 35-year-old woman with migraines is starting a combined oral contraceptive pill. Which medication is contraindicated if she has migraine with aura?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman with migraines is starting a combined oral contraceptive pill. Which medication is contraindicated if she has migraine with aura?

Accepted Answer

All oestrogen-containing contraceptives

Answer

Microgynon (ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel)

Answer

Cerazette (desogestrel-only)

Answer

Loestrin 20 (ethinylestradiol/norethisterone)

Answer

Evra patch (ethinylestradiol/norelgestromin)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Migraine with aura