I AM 38 YEARS MOTHER OF TWO CHILDREN.AGE -11 AND AGE 06.I HAD BOTH CAESARIAN DELIVERY.
I HAD ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS BEFORE HAVING THE FIRST AND SECOND CHILD.I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS.
FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS MY HUBBY USE TO USE CONDOMS BEFORE SEX,
NOW HE INSIST THAT I START WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS.
1) IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PILLS AT THIS AGE?
2) WILL IT LEAD TO WEIGHT GAIN?
3) WHICH IS THE MOST SAFE WITH LESS OR NO SIDE AFFECTS ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILL IN THE MARKET?COST IS NOT AN ISSUE. samiira replied. While some weight gain [usually water retention] is a possible side effect of oral contraception, you should also consider the fact that you are 38. Your metabolism is slower than it was when you were in your 20' s. In any case you stand a greater chance of gaining weight as you cross 35. It will be best if your consult a really good gynecologist to check what will suit your body. Also a good exercise regimen will ensure you stay fit and slim!

Apart form the pill there is the IUD [copper T or Multiload] a safe insertible device that your gynec can insert in the OPD itself. Very effective. There is the injectible contraceptive wherein you need to take a shot one in 3 months. Like pills, this method will prevent ovulation but you make have breakthrough bleeding.

But given that you are 38 and have 2 healthy children, if you are not planning any more [and I guess you should not, given your age and the risks involved] would you not consider a permanent method such as a vasectomy [for your husband] or a tubal ligation [for you]?? These are permanent, irreversible methods and will take care of the problem effectively.

Do explore these options. Your gynec will be the best person to guide you. Since you have had your younger child some time back this is also a good opportunity to have a gynec check up and pap smear, and form now on, a check up every 2 years. gita replied. Hi Caroline
It is fine to have the contraceptive pill at this age, you naturally need a health check, and weight check, if you have a healthy weight you can take the combined pill, but if you are overweight you may be offered a progesterone only pill, and I would be careful with that has there have been many reported side effects, if you know name of first pills you took and you were happy with them, you should be able to try the same again. But unfortunately it is a matter of trial and error. If you dont plan to have anymore kids then maybe you both think about sterilisation?
Take your time to think about this and definately get the health check and blood tests for clotting done too.
Take care