I am 50 and my doctor asked me to stop taking my birth control 3 mos before I see him again.  I've been on BC for 20 years, am 180 lbs and 5'3".  What kind of symptoms can I expect physically and emotionally?  spotting, ups and down emotions?  Does that depend on whether I have started menopause?  I want to be mentally prepared

Summarized question: Does taking birth control pills effect menopause ?