from fallopian tube disorders polycystic ovarian syndromeInfertility in women can have many “but not oral contraceptives”. “It is important to understand that birth control pills only block ovulation to prevent pregnancy, and do not affect fertility in any way,” says Dr Anita Kunnaiah, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Infertility Specialist, Citizen Specialty Hospital, Hyderabad said.
A 2018 report published in the National Library of Medicine concluded that “contraceptive use, regardless of its duration and type, does not negatively impact women’s ability to use contraception. conceive after its use terminates and it does not significantly delay fertility.”
Elaborating further, Dr. Kunnaiah said that the pills contain the hormone progestin and estrogen and help prevent ovulation in addition to thickening the cervical mucus; Therefore the sperm cannot travel easily to fertilize the egg. “The pill has no effect on future fertility,” she said.
So, why do women think pills can cause infertility?
According to Kunnaiya, one of the reasons for this is that the hormone is released by birth control The pills stop ovulation and it may take some time for the menstrual cycle to return to its normal state.
Birth control pills stop ovulation and it may take some time for the menstrual cycle to return to its normal state. (Photo: Pixabay)
Radhika Badanahatty, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Citizen Specialty Hospital, Hyderabad said, “Regular use affects the menstrual cycle with partial or complete suppression of the normal cycle. Therefore, it takes time for the menstrual cycle to reset once you stop taking the pills. This results in women’s misconception that taking the pill can cause them infertile,
Responding to whether the pills can cause menstrual irregularities, she said, “When hormonal birth control pills are not used regularly they can cause spotting. In some cases, the pills can be used post- The Pill can also cause amenorrhea. But, it should be known that these pills are also used to control menstrual irregularities.”
What should be done if a woman decides to go off contraception to conceive?
A woman can decide to skip the pills whenever she wants to conceive. However, Dr Badanahatti advised completing the current cycle of birth control pills and then stopping it. “It will help to keep Menstrual It is going on as usual,” she said.
For those who find that it may take time for them to conceive after weaning off the pills, Dr. Kunnaiah said, “Your body doesn’t need time to ‘clear out’ the birth control hormones. In fact , it’s possible for you conceive Within a month or two of stopping most types.”
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