No contraceptive method is absolutely contra-indicated by age alone, but combined hormonal contraception is relatively contra-indicated from the age of 40.1 2 Although a natural decline in fertility occurs from the age of about 37 years, effective contraception is still required to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/fertility/contraception-from-40-to-the-menopause-pro