Secondary prevention

 

Recommendation 5.9.1

A. The combined oral contraceptive pill should not be routinely prescribed following ischaemic stroke

Source 5.9.2

A. Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health 2009

 

Recommendation 5.10.1

A. The decision whether to start or continue hormone replacement therapy should be discussed with the individual patient and based on an overall assessment of risk and benefit. Consideration should be given to the dosage and formulation (eg oral or transdermal preparations).

Source 5.10.2

A. Magliano et al. 2006