Menopause & Birth Control. Your Questions Answered by our Internal Specialist, Dr. Mera

 Now that I’ve begun menopause, should I be concerned about birth control?

You will know for sure that you have experienced menopause when you have not had your period for an entire year. Until you have gone one year without a period, you should still use birth control if you do not want to become pregnant. After menopause, you should continue to practice safe sex techniques by using latex condoms to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.