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Will The Birth Control Pill Taken During Pregnancy Cause Infertility Problems?
my mother was on the birth conrtol pill when i was concieved, and did not know that she was pregnat with me for a few months, so of course, she continued taking the birth control pill while pregnat with me. can the medication from the pill have gone inside my embryo and made me infertile?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
They are unlikely to cause fertility problems. Experimental studies in animals have shown evidence of birth defects or other malformations in the off springs following the exposure of hormonal contraceptives during their pregnancy. However, in human beings such studies have failed to support such harmful effects in the new born babies following intake of oral contraceptives pills by the mothers.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
They are unlikely to cause fertility problems. Experimental studies in animals have shown evidence of birth defects or other malformations in the off springs following the exposure of hormonal contraceptives during their pregnancy. However, in human beings such studies have failed to support such harmful effects in the new born babies following intake of oral contraceptives pills by the mothers.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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