What are the health risks of going on the birth control pill after age 45?

Depression from not getting full use out of it.What are the health risks of going on the birth control pill after age 45?
There is a higher risk of developing blood clots, especially if you smoke. My friend lost her mother when she was young because of this problem. She was a completely healthy 43 year old woman who had been on the pill for years. It doesn't happen to everyone but it does happen.





Talk to your doctor about other options. IUDs are fairly safe, and there are diaphragms, plenty of other options. Good luck with everything.What are the health risks of going on the birth control pill after age 45?
there r various birth control pills ask your doc for advice.
if you smoke there is a huge risk of heart attack stroke and blood clots, If you don't smoke the risk is lowered but still a risk. You should talk to your DR about a different option. past 40 the risks in pregnancy increase, so if you are done having children tubal litigation may be your best option. (or even better, make your hubby get a vasectomy!! )
Heart attack and stroke
That will very a lot according to the individual. You should really visit a doctor.
If you're a smoker and on the pill or other hormonal methods, once you reach 35 -- or if you develop heart problems -- you'll need to change birth control methods or quit smoking. (webmd source #1)





What's the risk of smoking if you're over age 35 and taking birth control pills?





Birth control pills aren't recommended for women over age 35 who smoke because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you're 35 or older, and you smoke, you need to quit smoking before you can safely continue using your birth control pill. (Mayoclinic link source #2)





Despite the fact that they are safe for most women, however, BCPs do carry some health risks. For example, if you are over 35 and smoke or have certain medical conditions such as a history of blood clots or breast or endometrial cancer, your health care professional may advise against taking BCPs. Also, birth control pills do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS.


(healthywoman source #3)





It is best to check with your doctor before taking the birth control pill, just to ensure that you are healthy and won't have any complications.


Hope this helped. :D