Contraception

It is still contraception until they had a period of one year (if over 50) or two years (if under 50).

Prevention can be the risks and benefits of all ages, so this article attempts to summarize what they are.

Combined hormonal contraceptives ("the pill") proved to be safe to use until the age of 50, but there are a lot of evidence against them, and in the control group, to discuss the risks. There is a small dose of hormones that the pill could be useful for older women.

But there is no evidence that the pill the benefits that help maintain bone density and slow the development of osteoporosis has. In addition, even for periods of less bleeding and pain with which to take the pills. The combined pill may help symptoms of menopause, and tricycles (e-pill packets back to back) can give an advantage to continue.

There is no protective effect on cancer, including endometrial and ovarian cancer and may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, the last 15 years, the pill is stopped to reduce.

Is a slightly increased risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases such as thrombosis. This figure is higher in smokers is not recommended for the pill after 35 years.

Progesterone contraceptives: in this daily pill, the injection every three months, coil, or levonorgestrel implants.

They are many benefits for older women. There are no links to cancer, whether the benefits or risks. It also seems to have no effect on cardiovascular disease and thrombosis, although there are studies that may increase blood cholesterol levels are. The side effect profile is often times more often to prevent a positive outcome, and the release of levonorgestrel coil is the treatment of choice for large painful menstrual periods.

Non-hormonal method of contraception:

Non Hormonal Contraception:

• Copper coil - this is sometimes associated with heavier periods and pain therefore has been replaced by the hormone containing coil unless hormones are contraindicated or personal preference is for a non hormonal alternative.

• Condoms - remain an effective form of contraception if properly used and also prevent sexually acquired infections so should remain the contraceptive of choice in individuals who are in short term relationships. Remember however if you are also requiring a lubricant - use water based only as an oil based lubricant ruptures the rubber.

• Diaphragms also remain a popular choice

If on hormonal contraceptives, lack of periods is not a reliable indicator of the menopause. A blood test will be required, but will only be helpful if you have stopped your contraceptive for a period of time.

Hormone replacement therapy does not contraception. If the hormone replacement therapy, in addition to the need of contraception - progestogen-only pills can be a useful addition. Type of hormone replacement therapy should be considered in contraceptive methods used.