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The pill is one of the world’s most researched and prescribed medications. It is both a safe and effective method of birth control for most women.
There is no specific number of years that a woman can take birth control pills. You can take them as long as you need birth control if you don’t have a blood clotting disorder or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
A woman should not use the pill if she is over 35 and is a smoker, has an increased risk of heart disease.
A periodic review of your health and contraceptive needs is advisable. There are other, equally reliable methods, should you need to exercise other options.
If a woman has no contraindications the pill, it can be used through menopause.
To explore your full array of birth control options, please contact your nearest Planned Parenthood.
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