Science · Contraceptives and Hormonal Therapy
A clinician is selecting a contraceptive method for a patient who suffers from migraine with aura. Why is progestin-only Depo-Provera preferred over combined oral contraceptives in this clinical scenario?
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- 1It contains high-dose estrogen which directly suppresses migraine pain
- 2It contains high doses of estrogen that lower blood clotting factors
- 3It lacks estrogen, thereby avoiding an increased risk of ischemic stroke✓
- 4It contains androgenic steroids that increase cerebral vascular flow
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It lacks estrogen, thereby avoiding an increased risk of ischemic stroke
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