“Women who take birth control pills have not been through menopause and need higher levels of hormones to prevent ovulation. HRT is not a high enough strength to stop…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Hormone Therapy and Contraception Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Birth Control
- Conception
- Contraception
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Therapy (HT)
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Pregnancy
Contraceptive or Not
Is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or hormone therapy (HT) a contraceptive which women can choose to use to prevent becoming pregnant?
No. The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health caution:
“Please note that MHT is not a contraceptive”.2
In Estrogen & Hormones: Overview – Is HRT the Same As Birth Control? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:
After menopause, estrogen levels are low and HRT is used at a low dose to restore hormone levels to a more normal level”.3
Contraception Methods
What are some methods of contraception when using HRT?
In Contraception for Older Women: Hormone Replacement Therapy the (British) Women’s Health Concern explain:
Contraception
How long may women need to use contraception?
The North American Menopause Society note:
“Although fertility falls during perimenopause, women are not fully protected from an unplanned pregnancy until they have reached menopause, which means 12 straight months without a period. Even if you have a few months without a period, you can still get pregnant”.5
Health Care Provider
If I choose to use HT what may I choose to use for contraception?
If you choose to use HT it may be in your best interest to also choose to talk to your health care provider about your contraceptive options.
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Hormone Therapy and Pregnancy?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
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This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- Birth Control Methods
- Contraception
- Contraception
- Contraception and the Menopause
- Contraception for the Older Women
- Contraception: You Need It Longer Than You May Think
- EMAS Menopause Essentials
- EMAS Replay
- Estrogen & Hormones: Overview – Is HRT the Same As Birth Control?
- Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
- Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
- Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hormone Therapy for Menopause
- Information About Menopause [Videos]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Sexual Health and Contraception – Contraception
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause FAQs: An Introduction To Menopause – Q. Now that my periods have stopped, can I discontinue contraceptives?
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – Stages of Menopause: Perimenopause
- Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause – About Menopause: Should I still use a contraceptive during menopause to avoid pregnancy? [NICE Guideline]
- Menopause: Menopause – Hormone Treatments
- Menopause: What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT)? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause
- Perimenopause Birth Control: What Are My Options?
- Sex & Relationships: Managing Contraception During Menopause
- Video Series-2021: Importance of Birth Control In Perimenopause
- Video Series-2021: Importance of Contraception at Perimenopause
- Video Series-2021: What Women Need to Know About Hormone Therapies
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Webinar: Perimenopause
- Webinars: Previous – Perimenopause Contraception
- Your Contraceptive Guide
- Your Contraceptive Guide: How Do I Know I’ve Reached Menopause If I’m on the Pill?
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Estrogen & Hormones: Overview – Is HRT the Same As Birth Control? Reviewed: 29 April 2019. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16979-estrogen–hormones Accessed: 01 June 2022
- Sex & Relationships: Managing Contraception During Menopause – When Is It Safe To Stop Contraception? Last Updated: 16 July 2021 | Last Reviewed: 17 December 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/sex Accessed: 01 June 2022
- Estrogen & Hormones: Overview – Is HRT the Same As Birth Control? Reviewed: 29 April 2019. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16979-estrogen–hormones Accessed: 01 June 2022
- Contraception for the Older Woman: Hormone Replacement Therapy. Reviewed: November 2019. British Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/contraception-older-woman/ Accessed: 01 June 2022
- Contraception: You Need It Longer Than You May Think. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/reminders-and-resources/contraception-you-need-it-longer-than-you-may-think Accessed: 01 June 2022