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I'm 38 yrs old. i recently was a dr. clinic i asked for some birth control pills. dr. told me pills are not recommend after certain age... ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: The pill is safe and effective and considered appropriate for use up to the age of 56, except for smokers. Smokers should not use the pill after the age of 35 due primarily to the increased risk for blood clots.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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