low-dose oral contraceptives to women right up to menopause

July 2000

Many physicians now give low-dose oral contraceptives to women right up to menopause...then switch to hormone replacement therapy.

Oral contraceptives are safe for most older women and they provide many health benefits.

In addition to preventing pregnancy, OCs decrease bone loss and lower the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.

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