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Can women over the age of 35 still use birth control pills ? why are there always warnings about being 35? what changes at that age ?

Q: can women over the age of 35 still use birth control pills ? why are there always warnings about being 35? what changes at that age ?

: Risk of stroke and blood clots goes up around this age, Might want to go to Drugs.com and read more.

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Risk of stroke and blood clots goes up around this age, Might want to go to Drugs.com and read more.

Answered 3/8/2023

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A member asked:

Can women over the age of 35 still use birth control pills ? why are there always warnings about being 35? what changes at that age ?

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