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Is it bad to be on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control for over 10 years? will this affect my fertility?

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Dr. Kevin Brown answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fertility: Lengthy oral contraceptive use does not reduce your overall fertility. Age, sperm quality, fallopian tube patency, and egg quality are more important than long term use of the pill.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: Birth control pills have never been shown to reduce fertility, regardless of time.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Is it bad to be on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control for over 10 years? will this affect my fertility?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kevin Brown answered

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