Migraine and oral contraceptives.
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.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000235:genetics; D002648:Child; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005139:Eyeglasses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012306:Risk; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral