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Contraceptive Pill Fertility
Does the contraceptive Pill affect fertility?
(24 Feb 2010)
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A large number of women taking the contraceptive pill are faced with doubts as to the effect the pill could have on fertility. The contraceptive pill works very well in preventing unwanted pregnancies and also in assisting women who experience painful and heavy menstruation. The menstrual cycle of a woman keeps changing during the reproductive years and the contraceptive pill helps to ensure regular and proper bleeding and is effective in bringing normality to an irregular menstrual cycle.
The time duration for which women take the pill differs and some women could be on it for five years and some could take if for fifteen years, before they decide to discontinue in order to have a baby. There is a great deal of information floating around as to the consequences that the pill may have on subsequent pregnancies. There is a view that long term use of the pill can hamper fertility.
However, there are experts who say that there is no evidence in existence that supports the notion that the pill causes infertility. They say that the effects that are caused by the pill are entirely reversible, and as such fertility does not get affected at all. Women, who experienced normal menstrual periods before going on the pill, will experience the same normality in their menstruation about six months after discontinuing the pill. In some cases, women have reported that their menstrual cycles began very quickly after discontinuation, while others reported that it took a longer time to regain their normal level of menstrual flow. This is something that varies among women and is often difficult to tell beforehand. There is also research that says that taking the contraceptive pill could even boost fertility. Women who have taken birth control pills have reported that it was much easier for them to become pregnant soon after going off the pill.
On discontinuation of the pill, you need to wait until your menstrual cycle returns and then you can think of conceiving. The body requires time to adjust to the changes, and as such it may take a while for conception to take place. It could happen sooner that you thought, or it could take a while longer. It is important not to pressurize the body and avoid taking stress. Once your menstrual cycle is back to normal, you can start charting out your pattern of fertility. This will help to determine the times when you are most fertile and will enhance the chances of conception.
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answered by G M on 24 Feb 2010, 7:32:05
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