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Does I Pill Usage Have Effect On Future Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014

Question: Dear Dr.Nirja, I ve had unprotected sex with my boyfriend thrice in a month and I ve taken an I pill within 24 hours at all 3 occasions(within 23 days).This is the first time I ve had a pill thrice in am month and am scared abut the consequences. I understand that the Pill should be used sparingly and we should practice safe sex. This month was an exception though and now I ve gt myself wound up about the possible consequences of taking a Pill thrice or even taking an Ipill in the first place. Will it affect my chances of future pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer: USE SPARINGLY, WILL NOT AFFECT PREGNANCY IN FUTURE Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. I am Dr. Abraham, OB - GYN Specialist, and would be happy to guide you with your concern. The I pill should definitely be used sparingly. When taken repeatedly and casually , it loses its efficacy, and messes up your normal menstrual cycle. There are no long term consequences, just expect your cycles to be irregular and unpredictable for a month or two. It is best to switch to a regular contraceptive in future. No, it will not affect your chances of a future conception. All the best PLease feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (19 minutes later)

Thank you so much Dr XXXXXXX . I feel so much better and relaxed now..you are a lifesaver..! :) I would also like to know whether there are any tests or methods which would help determine in advance that you are physically capable of becoming a mother in future?And what is the advisable age to Conceive , post which chances are close to none.I am 33 yrs now and everybody says that you should get married and conceive before you hit 35. Is it true?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello again Thank you for the appreciation. There are certain tests which can ascertain aspects of your fertility. The ONLY definite proof of fertility is obviously a pregnancy. Certain investigations can reassure you that nothing is wrong, however there is an entity called ' unexplained infertility ' wherein all tests are normal, but the couple cannot conceive. You can go for an internal gynecological check up ( per vaginum and per speculum ) and a pelvic ultrasound scan which will tell you that the uterus, tubes and both ovaries are normal. Next, semen analysis of the male matters. Also, a cycle of follicular monitoring will check your ovulation. HSG checks patency of fallopian tubes. You can go for a gynec exam and a scan, plus hormonal levels - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT. That much is enough. HSG/ laparoscopy can wait if you fail to conceive for a year or so after marriage. Yes, in a female, fertility is age dependent. Males continue to produce sperms till the 7th or 8th decade of life, but females are born with a fixed limited number of eggs. Each month during menstruation, they get used up. Hence, with age, the ovarian reserve ( capacity to produce good eggs declines ) and after 30, this falls drastically. Yes, that is why, conception before 35 is optimum, good number of eggs and good quality of eggs are produced , thereby reducing risks of infertility, chromosomally abnormal children etc. Hope the answer helped you. Please feel free to contact me anytime when you have doubts at - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623 Take care.

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