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Suggest Contraceptives To Prevent Pregnancy

Posted on Wed, 20 Sep 2017

Question: I'm a 47 year old woman who is sexual active, have 3 children and I don't want to have another child. At my age can I take birth control or have a procedure done . The name is Fallopian Tube procedures for fertility

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ligation or IUD

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
You can get fallopian tube ligation by laparoscopy or by essure technique.
You can also get an IUD inserted at this age.
Hormonal pills are not advised for contraception at this age.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (24 minutes later)

What is a IUD

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Intrauterine contraceptive device

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
IUD is an intrauterine contraceptive device.
You can get it inserted and it is a very effective contraceptive .
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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