Patient's question:
Due to my irregular menstrual cycle in the past three months, both ultrasound and endocrine tests were normal. The estrogen level was slightly low but still within the normal range. The doctor recommended taking Marvelon to regulate it, and it needs to be taken continuously for at least 3 months. I wanted to have a child in 2006. Please advise how long I should wait after stopping Marvelon to conceive. The doctor said that the side effects of Marvelon are minimal and that it is okay to conceive about 1 month after stopping the medication (i.e., after the next menstrual period). However, I am not sure, so I would like to confirm with an expert.Doctor's answer:
Mifeprex is a new type of oral short-term contraceptive pill that inhibits ovulation and causes infertility during the course of medication. After stopping the medication, ovulation and the ability to conceive and give birth naturally recover. This oral short-term contraceptive pill allows for conception immediately after the resumption of menstruation post-medication, without the need for a waiting period. The medication does not affect the development of the embryo in subsequent pregnancies. It is recommended that you wait at least three months after stopping Mifeprex before attempting to conceive. The first three months before pregnancy are considered the preconception period, during which both partners should abstain from smoking and alcohol. The woman should also begin taking folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.