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  • Title: Cerebrovascular lesions and oral contraceptives.
    Author: Ask-upmark E.
    Journal: Acta Univ Ups; 1976; (11):1-11. PubMed ID: 12309766.
    Abstract:
    In Sweden, 18 cases of stroke related to oral contraceptive use were studied. 1 case had subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm of the right carotid artery and 17 cases had thromboses, occluding cerebral arteries. There were 7 deaths reported and most of the other cases resulted in severe invalidity. Vascular lesions in the vertebro-basilar segment of the circle of Willis occurred frequently. It was shown that vascular lesions of the brain or venous thrombosis may reoccur if oral contraceptive use is resumed. After cessation of oral contraceptives, the effects of the pill may last between 2 weeks and 4 monts. Migraines seem to be precipitated or intensified with oral contraceptive use. Even if there is a family history of migraines a patient is likely to get thrombosis of the cerebral arteries from the pill.
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