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Some birth control devices have warnings about increased risk of stroke for women who get Migraines, but I can’t find any actual statistics. Can you provide me with some statistics as well as an explanation? How high are the risks and which birth control methods are safest for migraine sufferers? Does it matter how severe or frequent the migraines are? Olivia.
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Dear Olivia;
There is concern that the use of oral contraceptives in Migraineurs may increase...
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