Is Conceiving Soon After Stopping Contraceptive Pills Advisable?

Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 2017

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Mon, 30 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi I took medicine for 1 year and stopped immediately after marriage. Is it safe to get conceived

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please elaborate.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Please elaborate your medical history and you can also attach any significant reports. I would like to know more about your medication, your menstrual history and why you are worried about the consequences of conceiving now.

Please feel free to contact me. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (15 minutes later)

Married just 4 months back in September..stopped tretiva it in September..so side effects tells about babies..so is it safe

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The medication is not advised during pregnancy and when wishing to conceive

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

The medication is not advised during pregnancy and also when trying to conceive due to its teratogenic effects. The maximum half-life of the drug in the body is 90 hours.

As you have stopped using the drug, you can go ahead with your plan for a baby. You can also get an opinion from a specialist in person.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar