Although pregnancy is less likely around menopause, over the age of 40 years it is still important to use contraception.
In this video, Dr. Holly Atkinson explains why even though you may have started menopause, you should still be taking birth control.
This video features Holly Atkinson, MD. Dr. Atkinson specializes in internal medicine and is an award-winning medical journalist.
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