CourseMedications

Estrogen-containing contraception + stroke risk — questions, migraine, and alternatives (Advanced)

Advanced course for young stroke survivors: discussing estrogen contraception and stroke risk factors (migraine with aura, smoking, clot risk) and alternatives with clinicians

Secondary PreventionSurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand why estrogen may matter for stroke risk in some people
  • Identify risk factors to discuss (migraine with aura, smoking, clots)
  • Use scripts for OB/GYN or primary care conversations
  • Consider alternatives with clinician guidance

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Some risk factors can change whether estrogen contraception is appropriate.

Question 2

2. A risk factor is…

Question 3

3. A script is…