Things You Should Know About Menopause

Once Menopause Is Complete, You No Longer Need Birth Control

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Once menopause is complete, you no longer need to use birth control to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Keep in mind that it’s not unusual for women who are in perimenopause to skip a few menstrual cycles and then start a cycle when they least expect it. If you are in perimenopause, it is unlikely you will get pregnant from unprotected sex, but it is still possible.

To avoid an unwanted pregnancy, you should use birth control until you are undoubtedly in menopause and you have missed 12 or more consecutive menstrual cycles. Practicing safe sex is an important part of preventing STIs.