If the reason you are asking is that you are interested in maintaining estrogen and progesterone after menopause, which both decline significantly, an alternative to birth control pills is BHRT—-Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy , which is different than HRT, so you can ignore THAT negative research. read more
Other studies don't support a link between birth control pills and breast cancer. Taking an occasional break from birth control pills offers no benefits and may increase the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. If you're concerned about long-term use of birth control pills, discuss the risks and benefits with your health care provider. read more