Doctors...does the birth control pill impede implantation?

Answer 1

In general, birth control is meant to prevent ovulation. It tells your body that you are pregnant, thus you don't ovulate (makes sense you can't get pregnant when you are already pregnant).

But, there is something called emergency contraception or "Plan B" it is called. These are taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. In this case there is some controversy over whether the hormones prevent fertilization of the egg by the sperm or not. The generally accepted notion is that the emergency contraception helps prevent implantation of any fertilized eggs.

Answer 2

Certain birt control pills can prevent implantation on the uterine lining after conception (sperm and egg unite). These drugs may also be called abortifacients because they terminate the pregnancy like a chemical abortion pill.

Answer 3

Most oral birth control prevents ovulation. There are some, however, that foster an inhospitable uterine lining that impedes implantation after fertilized.

Answer 4

I'm in no way associated with the medical profession but the birth control pill is ninety-nine point nine percent effective when used properly. Regarding implantation I don't believe it would be effective should you go that route.

Answer 5

I'm not a doctor, but based on the research cited in the articles below (one of which is written by an MD), yes, it does. See:

http://epm.org/articles/bcp3300.html
http://www.lifeandlibertyministries.com/archives/000185.php
http://www.lifeandlibertyministries.com/archives/000028.php
http://www.pregnantpause.org/abort/untold.htm

Answer 6

That's how it works.