Can all women of any age use the pill?
Young women and older one often choose the pill for its contraceptive and non-contraceptive benefits. Not only can the pill help prevent a surprise unintended pregnancy later in life, it can also help regulate menstruation during perimenopause, help reduce symptoms of PMS or certain symptoms of perimenopause, and help protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer.
The pill, however, for fear of strokes cannot be used by women 35 or older who smoke.
One other thing: the pill cannot protect against sexually transmitted infections. So, be sure to practice safer sex including condom use.