Use of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Among Women With Migraines and Risk of Ischemic Stroke

(Abstracted from Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017;216:489.e1–489.e7) Migraine headaches occur commonly in women; more than 40% will have a migraine during their lifetime. Women of reproductive age who experience migraine, especially those with aura are at increased risk of ischemic stroke.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: Gynecology: Contraception Source Type: research