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Does Conceiving After Stopping Loette Cause Birth Defects In A Child?

i have been on loette (birth control pills) for over two years.
I stopped having the pill mid-dec 2009 and i conceived mid feb 2010. my LMP being 25 Jan 2010.
A recomended 3 months pill free period has not been there in my case.
Hence i wanted to check if this is a concerning point and will this lead to any birth defects in the child
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your your question, and I think I have have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all do not panic.

2 ) Any brand of oral contraceptive pills do not have any residual effect on women's body once you stop them.

3 ) Three months period is recommended after stopping the pills, so as to enable restoring the menstrual cycle and start with B 12 and Folic acid supplements as a part of pre conception preparation .

4 ) As yyou've got pregnant now, you need not worry. Just follow routine ante natal care with your doctor. Get routine check ups done.

May God bless you with a bundle of joy.

I hope this answer helps you.
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Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Does Conceiving After Stopping Loette Cause Birth Defects In A Child?

Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your your question, and I think I have have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not panic. 2 ) Any brand of oral contraceptive pills do not have any residual effect on women s body once you stop them. 3 ) Three months period is recommended after stopping the pills, so as to enable restoring the menstrual cycle and start with B 12 and Folic acid supplements as a part of pre conception preparation . 4 ) As yyou ve got pregnant now, you need not worry. Just follow routine ante natal care with your doctor. Get routine check ups done. May God bless you with a bundle of joy. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar