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Migraine and oral contraceptives
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|October 1, 1982
Abstract:
Migraine is a common complaint in optometric practice. Three cases of migrainous patients taking oral contraceptives are presented in this report. The role of oral contraceptives in triggering a migraine attack and possibly elevating the risk of a stroke in a patient with migraine is discussed. The counseling an optometrist can provide in such cases in discussed.
Keywords:
BiologyCase StudiesCentral Nervous SystemCentral Nervous System EffectsContraceptionContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Methods--side effectsDiseasesFamily PlanningHeadacheOral Contraceptives, Low-doseOral Contraceptives--side effectsPhysiologyResearch MethodologySigns And SymptomsStudies