link between use of pill and fertility

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Dr Helen Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:55 am

Re: link between use of pill and fertility

Hi Sarah, can you explain a bit more about your query and any concerns you have? Dr Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:51 am

Re: link between use of pill and fertility

Hi again, although there can sometimes be a delay in fertility returning after using hormonal contraception, there is no concern re longer term infertility. The pill can suppress and treat polycystic ovaries, which can then get bad again on stopping the pill. PCOS is very good at interfering with fertility and is much more likely to be the culprit than the pill. I hope this helps, Dr Webberley
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