Let's Chat About That - Did the Pill Ruin My Fertility?

On Health

Aviva Romm

Health & Fitness, Arts, Alternative Health, Medicine

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Are you concerned about the impact of birth control pills on your fertility? It's only natural to prioritize the well-being of your body and future fertility. And rest assured, you're not alone. A recent study of over 2,000 women who used oral contraceptives (OCs) found that most women had some worries. Fortunately, there's enough reassuring data that should allow you to breathe a major sigh of relief, all of which I'll delve into today with another special "Let’s Chat About That" episode of On Health. Listen in as I respond to a heartfelt voicemail from a listener who's worried that previous birth control pill use has ruined her fertility. In this episode we'll explore: Common myths and misconceptions about how the birth control pill works, and hint, it's not really by regulating your menstrual cycle. Women's biggest fears about how the Pill and other hormonal contraceptives might affect fertility in the long run Whether there's truth to the fear that the Pill, etc., impacts fertility, with an in-depth breakdown of the data How long does it take to get your cycle back when coming off the Pill How to plan and time conception when coming off the Pill, while avoiding unnecessary infertility workups, including what you need to know about OCs and ovarian reserve Adolescent pill use and its impact on long-term fertility Support for ovarian and hormonal health after coming off hormonal birth control Whether you should take "Pill" holidays if you're a long-term OC user And more! If you've been on the Pill and are hoping to conceive soon, are already trying, or just want answers to alleviate fears, this episode is the most comprehensive review you'll find. Want to be part of the next "Let's Chat About That?" Do it! Just ring me at (413) 889-4549 and leave a voicemail for a chance to have your question featured in the next one! Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation.

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0:00.0	From this stuff, your mother never told you to the stuff your doctor never learned.
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0:14.3	women's health.
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0:26.8	while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness.
0:30.4	Along the way, we'll be exploring the science and wisdom of how our bodies work, what makes
0:34.8	us well, what gets in the way, and how we can live our best lives on our terms.
0:40.4	When it comes to women's health and wellbeing, there's nothing we won't talk about.
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0:46.0	I'm Dr. Revivaram, welcome to the podcast.
0:56.8	Hello, this is Dr. Revivar.
1:01.4	Hi, Dr. Revivar, my name's JJ and I just have a quick question for you.
1:06.8	I was on the pill for years and I've gone off of it because my partner and I have been
1:13.0	trying to get pregnant and I've really been struggling to conceive and I'm just wondering
1:19.8	did the pill ruin my fertility in any way?
1:22.6	Yeah, or any insight you might have on that.
1:25.6	Thank you.
1:26.6	Hey, Jay, you're definitely not alone in having concerns about the pill's effect on fertility
1:33.3	and I hope that this episode helps you exhale a 2019 Danish survey of over 2,000 women who
1:41.9	had used combined oral contraceptives or COCs, meaning various combinations found in estrogen
1:50.5	progestin containing birth control pills found that they also shared these worries 66% of
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