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I've been trying to get pregnant many times after the birth control n its been over five years since i've been on birth control n i can't seem to get?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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Fertility specialist: You and your partner should see a fertility specialist; it is too far after the birth control for it to still have an effect, you or your partner are likely to have another reason for infertility.

Answered 3/27/2013

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A member asked:

I've been trying to get pregnant many times after the birth control n its been over five years since i've been on birth control n i can't seem to get?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

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