im 25 and ive been using yasmin for 5 years. im in a long term relationship and not planning to get pregnant. but it's been a long time sooo... should i stop taking it? especially the possibility of getting blood cloths makes me anxious for sooo long. what do you suggest? thank you!

What contraception are you considering using instead of the pill? Blood clots are not really a concern unless you have a close family history of blood clots or you have high blood pressure. If there’s no other reason why you’re considering stopping the pill then I personally would just keep taking it. People stay on the pill for 10-15+ years no problem

condom only. my grandmother has high blood pressure but other than that, no family history of cardiovascular problems. i thought 5 years is a looong time but apparently it's not? thank you for answering:)

@valiumsaidto nope I was on it for 7 years and I know several users on here have been on it for much longer than that!

Family history is only really an issue if it was at a young age (under 40/45). Strokes run in my family but I’ve been on the combined pill for 10+ years, they were aged over 50 when they had them. The risk doesn’t increase with duration of pill use & as long as you get blood pressure checks annually & lead a healthy/balanced lifestyle then you’re good.