15th April 2024

Combined oral contraceptive pill

The COCP has both oestrogen and progestogen. Absolute contraindications include a history of migraines with aura due to stroke risk, a history of thromboembolic disease or stroke, current breast cancer and if the person is >35 years of age while smoking >15/day. The COCP has been associated with cholestasis and certain dermatological conditions, including erythema nodosum, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, acanthosis nigricans and alopecia.