How does contraceptive use affect future pregnancy?

During the reception of OK (oral contraceptives), the woman forms an artificial, more stable menstrual cycle. With the abolition of hormonal drugs, the hypothalamic-pituitary control of the cycle is regenerated, the ovaries continue to produce natural progesterone and estrogens, ovulation reappears, and the physiological cycle recurs. Can I get pregnant after birth control? According to statistics, after stopping the use of OC, the frequency of pregnancy in the first cycle is 21%, in the second / third - 45%, reaching 74-95% after the end of the first 12 months after the end of the reception of contraceptives.

Cancellation of contraceptive pills: what happens to the body

The timing of recovery of ovulation after taking OC is individual for each woman. It depends on the state of health and the type of hormonal contraceptives that were used to prevent conception. In some cases, the resumption of ovulation and the cycle occurs in a month, in 80% of cases with systematic vaginal contacts, pregnancy occurs within a year. If after 12 months after stopping taking hormone pills, ovulation is not available, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist for advice in order to exclude the pathology of the reproductive system.

Contraceptive and infertility

Can oral contraceptives cause infertility? No, on the contrary, hormonal drugs are included in the regimens of infertility treatment. They are able to restore fertility after abandoning contraceptives, causing a "rebound-effect" and correcting the hormonal imbalance, which is often the cause of infertility.

Pregnancy on the background of taking hormonal contraceptives

Modern OK are safe, effective, characterized by a minimal set of side effects and complications, provide 99% of contraceptive reliability. 100% protection against unwanted pregnancy can guarantee only sterilization, therefore, the possibility of conception can not be completely ruled out, even with the regular and correct intake of birth control pills.

Causes of pregnancy when taking OK:

• inadequate selection of tablets. Oral contraceptives should be prescribed by a specialist taking into account the effectiveness of the selected drug, its tolerability, possible side reactions. Some pathological conditions with OC can be aggravated, others can be dulled, because, in addition to the profile effect, the contraceptive pill has a therapeutic effect in many gynecological diseases: dysfunctional uterine bleeding, PMS, endometriosis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, hormonal infertility;
• wrong reception of tablets. The most common cause of pregnancy when taking contraceptives is a regime failure. Categorically you can not skip the planned pill, increase the break between packages, skip the last tablet. At the time of taking the tablets, you should monitor the blood sugar level and every 2 months be examined by the treating gynecologist.
• diarrhea / vomiting. Hormones that enter the body 1-2 hours before vomiting, are absorbed worse, which significantly reduces the contraceptive effect of the drug;
• taking other medications. Many drugs (antibiotics) level the effectiveness of contraceptives, so before starting treatment should consult a gynecologist;
• reception of herbs / dietary supplements.

If the pregnancy is still taking place against the background of taking hormonal contraceptives, you should not worry much, the drugs of the last generation do not have a negative effect on the fetus. It is necessary to immediately abandon the pills and undergo a detailed examination with a gynecologist. Important: the reliability of the rapid test when taking OK decreases, so you can not trust him.

Signs of pregnancy when taking OK:

• increased sensitivity of mammary glands, pain in the chest;
• vomiting and nausea;
• change in taste preferences.

Planning pregnancy after hormonal contraception cancellation

If, after taking OC for several years, a woman wanted to have a baby, you should cancel the drug and do not use any other methods of protection for a while. It is recommended not to become pregnant within 3 cycles after refusing contraceptives to give the reproductive system a complete recovery. This is due to the fact that during the intake of hormonal tablets in the body, the concentration of folic acid is reduced, the deficit of which can lead to a complicated course of pregnancy and cause fetal development anomalies (neural tube defect, spina bifida). Gynecologists recommend planning pregnancy after 1-3 months after stopping oral contraceptives, use preparations containing folic acid ( Yarina , Jess ).