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Is Birth Control Necessary In Fifties Inspite Of Not Having Periods For 6 Months?
Question: I am a 56 year old woman, I have not had my period for about 3 1/2 years! Do I need to still be concerned about birth control?
Brief Answer:
No.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
At the age of 56 the absence of periods for more than 6 months is considered to be due to menopause. Since you have not had any periods for last 3 1/2 years you need not worry about birth control now.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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No.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
At the age of 56 the absence of periods for more than 6 months is considered to be due to menopause. Since you have not had any periods for last 3 1/2 years you need not worry about birth control now.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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