Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Mercilon Withdrawal Affect Fertility?
I came off mercilon in january after 7 years,Since then my periods have been irregular and cycles are getting later current cycle is 2 weeks late with a negative pregnancy test.Is this common for coming off the pill the last thing i want is problems with fertility
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
The irregularity in periods is common when contraceptive pills are taken for such a long time. It’s difficult to tell when it will normalise; sometimes it may occur instantly or take 4-6 months or upto a year.
Fertility also takes same amount of time to return. The best advice that I would have given to my patient is to use alternative methods of contraception like barrier methods till the period normalises. Only after normalisation, I would advise them to try for conception.
But becoming pregnant much before normalisation of periods is also possible but it’s difficult to predict why the periods are missed as in your case now.
Fertility also takes same amount of time to return. The best advice that I would have given to my patient is to use alternative methods of contraception like barrier methods till the period normalises. Only after normalisation, I would advise them to try for conception.
But becoming pregnant much before normalisation of periods is also possible but it’s difficult to predict why the periods are missed as in your case now.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Fertility awareness
Loading Online Doctors....