Taking the contraceptive pill in the long run?

I researched and found an interesting article about the birth control pill and long term use. It basically says if you have no genetic predisposition for high blood pressure or blood clots, then there should be no increased risk ociated with taking the pill, even long term or after that dreaded age of 35 that we all hear about. You can read for yourself at the source below. It may make it more difficult to determine when you have gone through menopause (it actually helps minimize the symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes as the pp had mentioned). Like that pp stated, you may have to go off them for a time to know whether you've reached menopause. Most doctors will instruct you just to remain on them until you are past the normal age of the onset of menopause. I hope I've helped you.