Your 52-year-old patient presents to clinic for a yearly physical exam. She has been on combined oral contraceptives since her thirties and asks your opinion about this medication. What is the most appropriate response? “We should continue your combined oral contraceptives because it protects against breast cancer.” “We should continue your combined oral contraceptives because it will help your menopause symptoms.” “We should stop your combined oral contraceptives because it puts you at risk for stroke.” “We should stop your combined oral contraceptives because it will make your menopause symptoms worse.”
