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Are Mini Pills Better Than Condoms For Women Above 35?

I m 39 years old and I need a form of contraception instead of condoms. I tried Yasmin with no bad effects but I am concerned about my age. So I want to take the mini-pill with just 0.5mg lynestrenol. The research I ve done seems to say it s a better option for over-35yr women. Is this correct?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
The OC pill has numerous benefits apart from contraception.
It regulates menstrual patterns.
It reduces heavy menstrual bleeding.
ALso, due to regulation of the hormonal milieu, it leads to remission of your hormone related mood changes.
It benefits headaches and cramps also.
At 39, there is no reason for you not to take the pill if that is what suits you.
Contraceptive choice is highly individualized, one HAS to go by the cafeteria approach.
NO doctor can dictate what you should have, unless there are medical emergencies to take care of.
As compared to condoms the pill is anyday more effective and has a lower failure rate
Please take the mini pill if that suits you.
Ask your doctor to run through the medical eligibility checklist and if all is well, the pill is an excellent choice anyday, and there is no reason to recommend the coil or condoms over it.
Make sure you take it consistently.
yes, over 35, mini pills are safer than conventional combined hormonal pills.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Are Mini Pills Better Than Condoms For Women Above 35?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. The OC pill has numerous benefits apart from contraception. It regulates menstrual patterns. It reduces heavy menstrual bleeding. ALso, due to regulation of the hormonal milieu, it leads to remission of your hormone related mood changes. It benefits headaches and cramps also. At 39, there is no reason for you not to take the pill if that is what suits you. Contraceptive choice is highly individualized, one HAS to go by the cafeteria approach. NO doctor can dictate what you should have, unless there are medical emergencies to take care of. As compared to condoms the pill is anyday more effective and has a lower failure rate Please take the mini pill if that suits you. Ask your doctor to run through the medical eligibility checklist and if all is well, the pill is an excellent choice anyday, and there is no reason to recommend the coil or condoms over it. Make sure you take it consistently. yes, over 35, mini pills are safer than conventional combined hormonal pills. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.