### Human:\nhow long be on birth controll pills. i'm age 53 years old 5' 2" 114lb non smoker and don't drink and do exercise. i just had my yearly check up few months ago with my doctor. he recommended i be on pills for few more years. i use azurette 28's still have menstration every months. do you have any comments?\n\n### Assistant: hi i would say 2 years 4 years max as by then the menopause should have taken over your birth control needs but do get blood test done each year as a hormone check this will tell if your menopause is coming. hope this helps you. good luck