Is it true a woman should not take birth control pills after age 35?

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Originally posted by clarebear:
Is it true a woman should not take birth control pills after age 35?

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My doctor told me that it's dangerous for women
to be on the pill, who are forty or over, if they either smoke or have any high blood pressure problems.

My gynecologist said that as long as a woman was in good health, she could take the pill right up until menopause.

However, my hypertension eventual ended my prescriptions! Go figure!

Yes it is true if you smoke and take birth control pills you do have a greater risk for health problems. Try this site. http://www.nau.edu/~fronske/bcp.html

My sister is a prime example she does the Depro shot now. If you do smoke and take the pill you have greater chance for developing blood clots or having a stroke. I would talk to your doctor about it and maybe try something else.

If you are married and you already have all the kids you are going to want then maybe your husband can have a vasectomy?