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When it comes to migraines, Birth Control can be tricky.

For some people, being on birth control can cause more migraines.

For some people, being on birth control can reduce their migraines.

For some people, there is no change at all.

There is a small risk, that birth control can cause strokes. People who have classic migraines (or migraine with aura) also have this small risk. So being on birth control can increase the risk for stroke that those type of migraines already increase the chance of. It is a small risk, but it is something to be aware of. It is just like being aware that if you smoke while on birth control, you increase your chance of stroke. Just another factor to discuss with your doctor.

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