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If a woman knows she doesnt want to have children and she is over 35 can she take progestin until menopause ?

Q: if a woman knows she doesnt want to have children and she is over 35 can she take progestin until menopause ?

: Progestin use for contraception is statistically effective, but not 100%. Ask your GYN physician about use of low dose oral bcp's (can use 3-5 packs in a row without the "7-day placebo" week, and this regimen may be continued even after one's 40's and for a time past menopause, to ease the transition , and with more certain contraception.

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Progestin use for contraception is statistically effective, but not 100%. Ask your GYN physician about use of low dose oral bcp's (can use 3-5 packs in a row without the "7-day placebo" week, and this regimen may be continued even after one's 40's and for a time past menopause, to ease the transition , and with more certain contraception.

Answered 10/19/2022

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If a woman knows she doesnt want to have children and she is over 35 can she take progestin until menopause ?

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