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Am healthy 37yrold, regular periods.had copper coil removed after6yr.i read taking the pill 4over 5yrs prevents cervical cancer.am i too old 2take pill?
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Not too old: The biggest risk is for smokers on the pill. I use the lowest dose pill for my ladies over 35. You get ovarian cancer reduction by being on the pill for even one year. Getting pregnant at any age can be a bigger risk than the pill as well.
Answered 1/13/2015
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