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Eugenia T. Gamboa, MD; George Isaacs, MD; Donald H. Harter, MD

Arch Neurol. 1971;25(2):112-114.

Abstract
Two patients developed recurrent chorea while receiving oral contraceptives. Chorea associated with oral contraceptives occurs in patients who have had previous episodes of chorea associated with streptococcal infection, rheumatic fever, or pregnancy. Abnormal movements are unilateral and usually develop one to three months after first taking contraceptives. Choreiform movements remit within one to two months after stopping contraceptive medication. Contraceptive therapy should be considered as a possible cause of recurrent chorea.

Author Affiliations
New York

From the Department of Neurology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 2, 1971.

Reprint requests to Neurological Institute, 710 W 168th St, New York 10032 (Dr. Gamboa).

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