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Could lo loestrin fe be a safe option for women who get aura migraines, or is estrogen in any dose contraindicated for them?

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Dr. Adam Zuber answered

Specializes in Neurology

Estrogen in migrains: Oral contraceptives and other hormonal contraceptives make you more prone to develop migraines. Low dose estrogen formulations are better tolerated but there is no "contraindication" but just a recommendation. In my practice I recommend not to use hormonal contraceptives in uncontrolled migraine patients and use barrier methods of contraception.

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Answered 9/14/2018

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