Patient's question:
Previously, because I wasn't ready to have children, I have been taking long-acting birth control pills. But now I'm married and ready to have children, I want to consult about how long after stopping the long-acting birth control pills can I have children? It's best not to affect the normal growth and development of the fetus.Doctor's answer:
Contraceptives, as hormone-based medications, have certain side effects, and long-term oral use can have adverse effects on the body. They can trigger menstrual disorders in women, leading to irregular menstruation. In medicine, it is not recommended to take oral contraceptives for an extended period. After stopping the use of oral contraceptives, the body needs to gradually recover and adjust. It is advisable to wait for menstruation to return to normal and then consider pregnancy two to three months later for better safety.