Contraceptive use in women with migraine

Migraine affects approximately one in four women of childbearing age. There are a number of questions and concerns surrounding the use of contraceptives in women with migraine. This review examines the effects of various contraceptives on migraine and addresses the safety concerns, in particular reviewing the existing literature regarding the safety of oestrogen containing contraceptives in migraine. The aim of the review is to provide an overview of the issues and provide context and clarification in this potentially confusing area.