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Does Irregularity In Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility?
Question: Hi so I messed up with my birth control a few times could that cause me not to get pregnant later on?
Brief Answer:
no, it will not affect your ability to get pregnant later on.
Detailed Answer:
thank you so much for asking your question on healthcare magic. I will do my best to help you.
birth control works by using the same hormones that control your menstrual cycle, but they are dosed in such a way that you don't ovulate and release an egg. that's why you don't get pregnant. if you mess up how you take it, it may not be effective and you could get pregnant or have irregular bleeding. however, later on, once you stop taking the pills, your body will produce it's own hormones and you will start having regular cycles. then you will be able to conceive as if you never used birth control before.
I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions.
no, it will not affect your ability to get pregnant later on.
Detailed Answer:
thank you so much for asking your question on healthcare magic. I will do my best to help you.
birth control works by using the same hormones that control your menstrual cycle, but they are dosed in such a way that you don't ovulate and release an egg. that's why you don't get pregnant. if you mess up how you take it, it may not be effective and you could get pregnant or have irregular bleeding. however, later on, once you stop taking the pills, your body will produce it's own hormones and you will start having regular cycles. then you will be able to conceive as if you never used birth control before.
I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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