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Hi I am 40 years old and I have been on the depo for 6years, I was wondering if it is still safe to have the deposit at 40years old??,,

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It should be as it's only progestogen isn't it. When you get a bit older ( not that 40 is old ) but in terms of contraception they tend to stay away from oestrogen containing Ones, especially if you smoke.

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