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Can birth control cause you to not be able to get pregnant in the future?

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No: As long as you have periods regularly, fallopian tubes are open , partners sperm count and motility ok, you will be able to get pregnant. 15 percent of couples however have difficulty getting pregnant, need treatment for infertility.

Answered 10/4/2016

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