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I'm 34yr and i've been taking birthcontrol pills for 20 years and me and my husband want to try having a baby, what should i do next?

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Dr. Henry Dorn answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stop the pill: There is no evidence that long-term use of birth control pills should interfere with your fertility. You should definitely should start a prenatal vitamin, as the most important time to be on them is that time of conception.

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Answered 3/27/2014

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