Table 2:

When to stop contraception⁷⁴

Contraception	Age < 50 yr	Age ≥ 50 yr
Nonhormonal method	May stop after 2 yr of amenorrhea	May stop after 1 yr of amenorrhea
Progestin-only method (IUD, implant, injection, pill)	Can be continued to age 55 yr	Can be continued to age 55 yr, or switch to nonhormonal method and stop after 1 yr of amenorrhea
Estrogen-containing method (pill, patch, vaginal ring)	Can be continued to age 50 yr or longer if no cardiovascular risk factors	Can be continued to age 55 yr if no cardiovascular risk factors, or switch to nonhormonal method and stop after 1 yr of amenorrhea

Note: IUD = intrauterine device.