Question

A 22-year-old woman with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid COC; offer a progestogen-only method

Answer

COC is acceptable if non-smoker

Answer

COC is acceptable if dose ≤20 micrograms EE

Answer

Start COC with aspirin prophylaxis

Answer

Use COC only during non-aura months

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman with migraine with aura requests the combined oral contraceptive pill. What is the most appropriate advice?