Can birth control pills consumption make it difficult to have kids when you stop taking them?

Answer 1

If you otherwise have no fertility difficulties then taking the contraceptive pill will have next to no impact on your ability to fall pregannt when you stop taking it.

One of the biggest advantages of taking the pill for contraception is that it's easily reversible.

It does not take months for the hormones to "leave your system". The synthetic hormones from a contraceptive pill will leave your system within 24-48 hours after you stop taking it, as it does every month when you take the seven placebo "sugar" pills and you have a period - the hormones are no longer in your system when you are bleeding.

A lot of women return to normal fertility within a couple of weeks. Many will ovulate on their next pill-free cycle. This is not to say they will actually fall pregnant but the chance will be there. The vast majority of women will return to normal after 2-3 months.

Unless your fertility is otherwise compromised, taking the pill will not cause you to become infertile, or overall have a negative impact on your ability to fall pregnant once you stop taking it. Your chances are just like anyone elses, and will be dependent on your age.

Some people think 6 months is a long time to conceive and find this a real hassle and think they have a "problem" and blame it on pill taking but this is normal. Any normal, fertile couple can take anything up to a year to become pregnant without there being anything wrong. In fact if 100 fertile couples try for a year for a baby without any contraception, 85 will fall pregnant - this still leaves 15 couples trying without there being anything wrong - previous pill taking or or none.

If taking the pill caused widespread or common fertility difficulties it would be a definite contraindication for use. But speaking very generally, longer term the answer to your question is no.

Answer 2

well, if you are willing to have a vasectomy, tell it to her. she can safely stop taking pills about 3 months after your vasectomy just to ensure she will not get pregnant. at that time, you will not be releasing any sperm anymore. Now, if she doesn't like to stop taking the pills, ask her why, if she has other reasons for taking the pill aside from preventing conception, you must know it. Yes, pills do have some effects on libido, but it is only minimal. the best way to let her enjoy it is a long and satisfying foreplay. experiment on different positions and other techniques of lovemaking, explore and don't be imprisoned by a monotonous kind of coitus. try spending some time alone, away from the kids and rediscover the pleasures of love.

Answer 3

This is what happened to me ok. I stopped taking the pill and then i was waiting for my next period witch it never came because i BECAME pregnant STRAIGHT away as soon as i stopped the pill. I read and was told by the doctor that It could take time to get pregnant as the body needs to go back to normal but my body went back to normal as soon as i stopped the pill (i was on the pill for few good years). It can be different with everybody of course but it sure hit me before I knew it ;) so watch out u never know ;)

cheers

Answer 4

Nope. Your body just re-adjusts once you come off the pill.

of course though, in come women it can take time to conceive after coming off the pill, especially those who are on it for over two years as I was. I fell pregnant within two months of coming off the Pill, but a friend of mine didn't conceive for nearly two years after coming off the pill. We're all different but there's certainly no reason why the pill can make having kids difficult.

Answer 5

I was on the pill for 7 and a half years continuously. Started taking them when I was 15 and stopped at 22. It took us 7 cyles to conceive. I didn't see it is as problem. I only monitored my ovulated a couple of months and I got pregnant on the second try.
I think you will be fine. Just give you body a couple of cycles to regulate itself without the hormones.

Answer 6

Yes the hormonal changes the pill causes can make it more difficult some woman to get pregnant but only for a short period of time

Answer 7

The amount of time it takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman and depends on the birth control method she is using. Your ability to get pregnant gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25. Poor health and irregular periods may also decrease your fertility. After you stop any form of birth control, you may have a more difficult time getting pregnant simply because you are older than when you started using birth control.

* Barrier methods. You can get pregnant the next time you have sex when you stop using any barrier method. Barrier methods include the diaphragm, cervical cap, Lea's Shield, male condom, female condom, and spermicidal foam, sponge, gel, suppository, and film.
* Combination hormonal methods. These methods include pills, skin patches, and rings. They contain both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). You can get pregnant right away after stopping regular dose or low-dose hormonal birth control. About half of women get pregnant in the first 3 months after stopping the Pill, and most women get pregnant within 12 months after stopping the Pill. Specific information about how quickly a woman's fertility returns after stopping use of patches or rings is not available, although experts believe the delay may be similar to or shorter than the Pill.
* Progestin-only hormonal methods. It may take 3 to 18 months after your last Depo-Provera shot (a progestin-only hormonal method) to get pregnant. The progestin-only pill, also called the "mini-pill," does not seem to delay fertility. Most women will get pregnant within 6 months after stopping the mini-pill.
* Intrauterine devices (IUDs). For both the Copper-T 380 A and Mirena IUDs, fertility usually returns with the first menstrual cycle following IUD removal.

If you get pregnant shortly after stopping the Pill, don't worry. Using oral contraception just before a pregnancy doesn't increase the risks of miscarriage or fetal problems. However, if you do not have a normal menstrual cycle before you become pregnant, it might be a little harder to accurately predict your due date.

If you are planning to become pregnant, it is a good idea to start taking a multivitamin that contains folic acid (400 micrograms). Taking this vitamin in early pregnancy can reduce your chances of having a baby with certain birth defects.

Answer 8

I think it varies with each woman. For some, it's easy (like if you forget a couple days and you get prego), while others it may take a while (7 months, 8 months, 1 year). A red flag might go up for you after 1 year.

Good luck with the baby makin'! Have fun!

Answer 9

It may take a while to conceive after stopping taking birth control pills as the pills are still in your system. It may also take your periods a while to return to their normal cycle after the pill.

Answer 10

I had no problem. I got pregnant within two months after quitting the pill. Good Luck