Women do not need to use contraception after complete menopause, but they do need to use contraception during menopause. Menopause is the decline of ovarian function and no longer produce hormones and ovulation. Complete menopause means that menstruation has stopped for 12 months, at this time the ovary function is considered to be completely exhausted, there will be no eggs discharged, and at this time the sperms will not be combined with the eggs, so there will be no pregnancy, and there is no need for contraception anymore. However, menopause is not a sudden stop, generally in the perimenopausal period, there will be menstrual disorders, mainly manifested in the menstrual period lasts for a long time, the cycle is irregular, the amount of menstruation from time to time and so on, some women may stop for a few months, and then suddenly come to the menstruation, at this time, the ovarian function is not yet completely exhausted, there is a possibility of ovulation, you should continue to take contraceptive measures, to avoid the occurrence of unintended pregnancies. Each person’s situation is different, and the performance of menopause also varies. It is recommended to take proper contraceptive measures under the guidance of a doctor during the perimenopausal period.