i was on lo loestrin fe birth control for almost a year. how long will it take to get out of my system to start trying to conceive?

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Been on birth control about 7 months & haven't had my period once. The other day, the condom broke during sex. Should i worry? I'm on lo loestrin fe (7 months) now, but used to be on loestrin 24 (1 year), and i got my period sporadically when i took that

Answer 1

7 days: Birth control pills are out of your system about 7 days after taking them regardless of how long you have been on them. You could be on them for one month or 10 years and it still would not affect your long term fertility

Answer 2

One month: Once you stop taking the hormones,they immediately " stop working" so to speak. You may resume a normal cycle and ovulate within the next month. We would not consider you infertile unless you tried for a year after going off the pill and were unable to get pregnant.

Answer 3

Right away: You regain your fertility right away when you go off you oral contraceptives.

Answer 4

No: First genetics are responsible for only some birth defects. Second the genetic tests that are usually done in pregnancy are for chromosomal problems (like down's syndrome), not for single gene problems or genetic syndromes.

Answer 5

Help to make choice: Karyotype or chromosome copy number analyses of fetal cells can reveal chromosome abnormalities of a fetus. In addition, several other genetic tests can detect specific genetic defects of a fetus. If the test is performed sufficiently early, one can make a decision what to do with the pregnancy.

Answer 6

Nope.: Genetic prenatal testing can detect many chromosomal or microscopic dna defects - but it cannot prevent birth defects! 2-4% of all newborns will have a minor or major birth defect and the vast majority of those have unknown genetic underpinnings at this time, although many of us are working to change that. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily to prevent 75-95% of major neural/cardiac fetal anomalies!

Answer 7

Maybe: Studies have shown that because birth control pills decrease the chance of ovulation, they may also reduce the formation of new functional ovarian cysts. They will not make a cyst you have now go away any faster then without medication.

Answer 8

Possibly: Birth control pills usually will not assist in resolving ovarian cysts but may help in preventing new ones from developing.

Answer 9

Before pregnancy: I always recommend taking a good prenatal vitamin containing iron and calcium at least 3 months prior to contemplating pregnancy. Of course life doesn't always work out like we plan but if you can plan a pregnancy start supplementation early.

Answer 10

Prenatal vitamins: You should already be on a prenatal vitamin. Your obgyn will monitor your bloodwork during your pregnancy and make recommendations if you require additional iron and calcium supplementation.

Answer 11

Depends: You are thought to have a slight increased risk if you use the pill for over 10 years, although, some studies show that people who use birth control pills and develop breast cancer have a less aggressive form.

Answer 12

Unlikely: There is no scientific data to show that birth control pills contribute to breast cancer. However, once a woman has had breast cancer taking birth control pills may increase her risk of recurrence.

Answer 13

Do a blood PT: You need a blood bhcg, if neg could be form other hormones being not right or other pronblems, your gyn can figure out what is going on when you see your gyn or a gyn, they will do an exam, blood work and ultrasound.

Answer 14

Blood HCG: If you had sex since your last period, get a blood test for HCG level to settle the issue of pregnancy.

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