Effect of birth control pills on migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests how combined oral contraceptive pills affect migraine in women. It will compare people who take these pills with those using non-hormonal methods like an IUD, to see if the pills help or change the migraine pattern.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with migraine by a doctor.
- You currently use combined oral contraceptive pills or a mechanical contraceptive method (like an IUD or condoms).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or going through menopause.
- You do not have major neurological conditions like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumors.
- You can safely take ibuprofen and propranolol (no allergies or other medical reasons against them).
Quick eligibility check
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