Hormonal Contraceptives and Perimenopause

Many women in their 40s still need contraception – and combined hormonal contraceptives can do double duty during perimenopause by helping better manage some symptoms whilst also protecting against pregnancy.

Here is how it works, and when it is time to transition to HRT. For more on contraception and perimenopause – for subscribers

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Evidence-based menopause information for South African women.

Page last reviewed: 1 March 2026
Next review due: 1 March 2027

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