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Can i stay on the pill through perimenopause to control my mood?
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Yes for a while: It is considered safe and appropriate for a women to use birth control pills until the age of 55 or 56, except for smokers - tobacco smokers should not take the birth control pill after the age of 35 due to the increased risk for blood clots and strokes.
Answered 8/6/2012
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