Patient's question:
I got divorced from my husband less than a year ago, and I don't want a baby for now. I bought a long-term birth control pill. But I want to know if taking birth control pills will interfere with my body? If I want a baby later, how long should I stop taking the pill to get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Because the side effects of long-acting birth control pills are relatively significant, they are currently not recommended for use. Generally, short-acting birth control pills are preferred, such as drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets. These types of birth control pills have fewer side effects, and taking them can achieve the effect of breastfeeding. Short-acting birth control pills like drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets typically allow for conception one month after stopping the medication, provided that menstruation occurs after discontinuation. Before taking birth control pills, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions and avoid using them blindly.