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Q: Are oral birth control pills safe for perimenopausal women?
A: Oral contraceptive pills are safe in the perimenopausal woman in properly selected individuals. They should not be used if the individual has hypertension, heart disease, obesity, phlebitis, history of emboli or breast cancer. In the correctly selected woman they are safe and effective in regulating the menstrual cycle. They reduce symptoms of perimenopause and have many other noncontraceptive benefits as well, such as reducing the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer. They can be used, if indicated, up to the age of 55 years. Dr. Charles Dubin graduated from UCLA medical school and is a specialist in gynecology, menopause and gynecologic minimally invasive surgery. He is in private practice in Santa Monica, Calif. He was among the first 100 physicians in the United States certified in advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy. He was cofounder of the Westside Menopause Center and a member of the North American Menopause Society. He was founder of the Endometriosis Center of Southern California. Dr. Dubin’s practice caters to the needs of perimemopausal and menopausal women employing a customized, holistic approach using hormonal, herbal, dietary and lifestyle approaches. Send your questions to Charles@smartnow.com. |
