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Is Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Recommended At 45 Years Of Age?
Question: I am 45 year old female and healthy. All reports are ok. I would like to continue taking Duoluton L. I feel healthy and my periods are on time. Also taking Duoluton L helps my period ctamps under contr.
Brief Answer:
Combined oral contraceptive pills not recommended after 35 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Doluton or any other combined oral contraceptive pills are generally not recommended after 35 years of age, unless no other option is available.
This is so because the estrogen content of the pill increases the risk of cardiovascular insufficiency, stroke, diabetes and thromboembolism.
I will suggest you to switch over to progesterone only pills or progesterone drugs to control the menstrual cycle and the associated cramps.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Combined oral contraceptive pills not recommended after 35 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Doluton or any other combined oral contraceptive pills are generally not recommended after 35 years of age, unless no other option is available.
This is so because the estrogen content of the pill increases the risk of cardiovascular insufficiency, stroke, diabetes and thromboembolism.
I will suggest you to switch over to progesterone only pills or progesterone drugs to control the menstrual cycle and the associated cramps.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
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