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Re: Birth Control Pills

From: Ari (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 04 Apr 1998 22:07:50 -0700


At 08:09 PM 4/4/98 -0600, you wrote: >I am 44 and wondering if birth control pills are considered
>"contraindicated" for a woman my age. I am in excellent health (have
>had a full physical within the past several months), have 2 children,
>have regular periods, no family history of cancer, my father died from
>heart disease. I'm tired of the current birth control method I am
>using, but not really interested in pursuing a surgical solution.

As long as you don't smoke, or have other health contraindications (diabetes, blood clots, hypertension, etc) The pill can be safely used until menopause. Many women your age are also happy with DMPA. Make an appointment with your health care provider to explore your options.

Ingrid Gold, CNM




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