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Q: On Birth Control For 10 Years - Bad?
asked by: KRIS10317 on July 31st, 2006
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Is it bad to be on birth control for an extended period of time? I have been on birth control for 10 years. Is that going to effect me when I want to have children?
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jenn_smithson
replied on July 31st, 2006
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Re: On Birth Control For 10 Years - Bad?
kris10317 wrote:
is it bad to be on birth control for an extended period of time? I have been on birth control for 10 years. Is that going to effect me when I want to have children?
birth control is not designed or intended to render you infertile. Many women who have been on hormonal birth control for long periods of time report that it takes them a bit longer to become pregnant when they stop taking birth control but eventually, they do get pregnant. It could take you up to a year to become pregnant as your body begins ovulating again. If you have already been trying for six months or are over 35, then I would suggest seeing your doctor who may be able to help you conceive more quickly or refer you to a fertility specialist.
Peace,
jenn
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a123123
replied on September 6th, 2009
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I was on it for 10 years, all through my teenage years and into my twenties. Oh my goodness!!! It is like my body never went through the teen stage of ugliness because I have acne all over my cheeks! Nothing, and I mean nothing helps. It is all hormonal mostly. I didn't get my girl time regularly for 2 years once I quit. Forget trying to find out when I can concieve. I have anywhere between 2-4 months between periods. It is more regular now after 2 1/2 yrs. off and I feel like I'm getting closer. People think I'm 16 because I can't even wear make-up to hide my acne. I know I didn't grow right because of the birth control.YUCK!!! Sometimes I want to go on it just to heal my acne but my husband always says you can't mess something up to make something better(IT KILLS YOUR CELLS!)
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