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Bethany

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10-26-2009, 05:43 PM

I am 50 years old and still having periods. I have never had to use birth control in previous relationships but now I need it. What would someone recommend for someone my age?
WildChild

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10-26-2009, 08:06 PM

Being about your age, I would go for an IUD. A plain one with no hormones added. No muss no fuss.
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Mes T

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10-26-2009, 08:26 PM

I was going to suggest the very same thing!
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Theresa

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10-27-2009, 01:18 PM

Ditto.....Copper IUD is working out well for me. I am 46.
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