Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Which Is The Best Oral Contraceptive For A Person Having Migraines With Visual Aura?
hello, I am a 38 year old woman, who has been on oral contraceptives on and off for approx. 20 years, I went off of the Loestrin 1.5/30 21 day as I figured maybe since i m over 35 and not wanting to have blood clots as a risk, would stop taking it. Then I decided after bouts of painful cystic acne that I would consider going back on it. But then, after reading the warning label stating that if a woman has migraines with visual aura and irregular heartbeat, which I have both, that maybe it s not such a good idea? Is there a pill with a lower amount of hormone that would carry less risk?
posted on
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
Answered on
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Last reviewed on
Hello
Thanks for writing in HCM
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
for migraine i suggest you following
Strict no to alcohol
daily sleep of 8 hours
triggers like chocolates,coffee ,stress late night parties should be avoided
For contraception i prescribe in my clinic IUCD or condom by male partner
Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you.
Wishing you good health
Thanks for writing in HCM
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
for migraine i suggest you following
Strict no to alcohol
daily sleep of 8 hours
triggers like chocolates,coffee ,stress late night parties should be avoided
For contraception i prescribe in my clinic IUCD or condom by male partner
Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you.
Wishing you good health
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive
Loading Online Doctors....