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Even though its purpose is to prevent each other, there is a fine line between contraception and pregnancy. Can you get pregnant with contraception? How does it affect the development of the fetus? Is it difficult to get pregnant with previous long-term use of contraceptives?
Contraception and pregnancy – contraceptive failure
Why can pregnancy happen despite using contraception? Although almost all contraceptives are considered to be highly effective, none give 100 percent. certainty that fertilization will not take place. This may occur as a result of error or negligence.
It is therefore important that you become familiar with the correct method of contraception. Pregnancy may occur because you have forgotten to take the pill or because you have not inserted the coil incorrectly.
The method of counteracting pregnancy should be adjusted to the patient’s health and character.
However, there are factors that affect the way contraception works. Pregnancy may unexpectedly appear in the case of:
- overweight and obesity – reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraception, including rings and patches,
- vomiting and diarrhea – if it occurs soon after taking the contraceptive pill, it will not be absorbed in time and will not affect the desired level of hormones in the woman’s body,
- taking antibiotics – penicillins, tetracyclines, cephalosporins; especially with oral contraception
- taking other medications – antiepileptic, antifungal, anti-tuberculosis and antiviral agents, drugs with St. John’s wort (additional protection is needed for the next two weeks).
Remember to use mechanical safeguards, or condoms, to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. From the Medonet Market offer you can choose the SKYN Unknown Pleasures condom set or the SKYN Selection + SKYN Senses condom set.
Hormonal contraception in pregnancy – effects
Occasionally, when using contraception, there is a mistake or neglect and, consequently, conception. However, the expectant mother does not know about it and continues to use hormonal contraception during pregnancy. Until recently, it was almost common to believe that this could lead to certain malformations of the fetus. Meanwhile, dozens of studies by doctors and scientists clearly show that the relationship between contraception and pregnancy does not work in this case.
Unknowingly using hormonal contraception during pregnancy has no effect on the implantation of the embryo or the subsequent development of the fetus.
Discontinuation of contraception and pregnancy planning
Hormonal contraception is often blamed for delaying pregnancy after withdrawal. However, the current contraception and pregnancy are completely unrelated to the cause and effect of the matter. Hormonal agents work as if on an ongoing basis and do not leave long-lasting traces in the woman’s body. Becoming pregnant after stopping hormonal contraception depends largely on the predisposition of a woman – her health, genetic load, possible addictions, diet or physical activity.
Regardless of how long contraception has been taken, pregnancy may occur after the first menstrual cycle after discontinuation of hormonal drugs. It is worth noting, however, that the second menstruation is often delayed by 8-10 days, so it should not be taken as a symptom of pregnancy.
Some people say that, after all, just providing contraception will not ensure pregnancy. You should wait about three months before planning fertilization. During this time, carry out vitamin and folic acid supplementation, and do all the necessary tests. In fact, it is not necessarily a duty to do so, but it will certainly not hurt.
Contraception and subsequent pregnancy
There is no evidence of a negative effect of contraception on later pregnancy. The hormones contained in the spiral or pills work on an ongoing basis and are released in small but appropriate amounts for their functions. Therefore, contraception does not cause infertility, problems with becoming pregnant, or with its termination.
Besides, there is no direct relationship between contraception and multiple pregnancies. The appearance of more than one embryo is attributed to genetics and external factors.
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