What is the risk of combined oral contraceptives for a woman in her late 20s who had migraine with aura in her early teens and has not had one since?
Abstract
The evidence suggests that the use of combined oral contraceptives is generally contraindicated for women with a history of migraine with aura, due to increased risks of stroke and thromboembolic events, irrespective of the time since the last aura episode.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Migraine and Headache Studies
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026