Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year, and I have been married for over a year. Because I have never wanted children, I have taken long-acting birth control pills every time after sexual intercourse. I have been taking them for over a year. Recently, I have decided to have a child and have stopped taking the medication for a month. I have been taking long-acting birth control pills for a year and have now stopped for a month. Can I get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Long-acting birth control pills refer to those taken once a month. After stopping long-acting birth control pills, it is recommended to wait at least three months before getting pregnant, and it is better to wait a year. If you need to switch to short-acting birth control pills after stopping long-acting ones, it is advisable to do so within three months to avoid irregular menstruation again. If you have indeed been taking long-acting birth control pills, stopping them after only one month is too short. It is recommended not to rush into pregnancy for the time being. In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and a positive mood. Only with a good mindset and adequate sleep can you help yourself recover quickly from illness.