Birth control pill: Does it decrease your fertility?

Have you heard that taking contraceptive pills can lead to infertility? 

This is a common myth that many women encounter. But is there any truth to it?

No, contraceptive pills do not cause infertility. This is just a myth that has been around for a long time. 

Here’s what science says:

Contraceptive pills work by regulating hormones in your body, which helps keep your menstruation regular. While you’re taking these pills, they prevent eggs from being released, so there’s no egg for sperm to fertilize, which means you won’t get pregnant.

In other words, contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy but do not cause infertility. Once you stop taking the pills, your hormone levels usually return to normal within 1-2 weeks or up to 2 months, and you can conceive within 6 months to a year if you wish to.

There is no study that proves that contraceptive pills lead to infertility. In fact, they help regulate hormones, reduce period cramps, and lower the risk of endometriosis, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer. If you’re experiencing infertility or delays in pregnancy, factors like age, lifestyle, or health conditions might be the reasons.

So, don’t believe in these myths. Talk to your doctor and choose the best contraceptives based on your body’s needs.

Source:- 1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590151623000151 

                2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6055351/