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Oral Contraceptive (Norethisterone)-Induced Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report
Abstract
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but life-threatening cerebrovascular condition disproportionately affecting young women of reproductive age. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing norethisterone, a synthetic progestogen with residual androgenic activity, potentiate a prothrombotic state through estrogen-mediated upregulation of clotting factors and suppression of natural anticoagulants. We report a case of a 26-year-old woman presenting with progressive headache, papilledema, and focal neurological deficits following six weeks of norethisterone-containing COC use. MRI venography confirmed superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. Thrombophilia screening excluded hereditary coagulopathy. Anticoagulation with low-molecular-weight heparin followed by warfarin resulted in full neurological recovery. This case underscores the importance of thorough risk stratification, patient counseling, and prompt neuroimaging when COC users present with atypical headache or neurological symptoms.
Word count: ~120 words
Key elements included in the abstract:
- Background - CVT epidemiology and link to COC use
- Mechanism - norethisterone's androgenic and prothrombotic properties
- Case details - age, symptoms, timeline, imaging findings
- Workup - thrombophilia screen to exclude other causes
- Management - LMWH then warfarin, outcome
- Conclusion - clinical takeaway on risk stratification and early diagnosis
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