I am 22 years old, and have been taking birth control since I was 15. I have recently heard rumours that the longer you stay on the pill, the more difficult it will be to get pregnant. Is there any truth to this? Also - is it healthy for a woman to be on the pill for this long? (Please, if possible, use sources to help!)
2006-07-10 04:21:45 · 10 answers · asked by Kerr 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I took BC pills for several years too. I went off of them in Oct and got pregnant in November! It all depends on your body. If you want sources...do a search about risks of birth control pills. I've read articles that it's not good to take hormones for an extended length of time. It messes up your hormonal balance. Not to mention there is concern about different cancers and other health risks. Talk to your ob/gyn if your really concerned!
2006-07-10 04:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by sammy22005 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I got pregnant 2x while on the pill. I finally resorted to having an IUD put in. I think it just depends on the person on how long it will take to get pregnant. I have never heard anything about it not being healthy to be on the pill. I know that if you are on the shot you are only supposed to be on it for no longer then 5 yrs. Then you are supposed to get off it w/another form of birth control for at least a year to flush your system out.
2006-07-10 04:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by MISTYB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the opposite is true, when you stop the pill you are acctually more fertile than ever. I got pregnant after 1 month of trying and was on the piil for 4 years. The doctor told me this is why. If you ever have trouble getting pregnant, some doctors will put you on the pill for 2 weeks and then you will usually become pregnant within 2 months.
2006-07-10 05:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Amber D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took the pill for five years and I got pregnant after only six months. My mother took the pill for a long time and got pregnant with me after only one month. So it really depends on the person. Good luck and best wishes!
2006-07-10 05:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by Pren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for all women. My sister-in-law was on the pill for 10 years and she forgot to take a few and got pregnant with my niece, and 10 years later the same thing happened again.
2006-07-10 04:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, it might take a while for your body to regulate. I was on birth control for 6 years(depo &pills) i am now pregnant 4 years later.
2006-07-10 04:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it has more to do with your personal fertility. You're most fertile in your early 20's. After you stop the pill it should only take you afew months to have the extra hormones completely out of your system. I would give it some time before you worry.
2006-07-10 04:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was on birth control since i was 15...i got pregnant while on birth control when i was 17 almost 18...
2006-07-10 04:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 20:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not healthy at all the longer you are on it the harder it can be to concieve and have a healthy pregnancy. if you don't need it get off!
2006-07-10 04:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by jenny6918us 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋