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I had been on bc(started with the pill, then went to the shot) in 2001 after my daughter was born.  I stopped any kind of bc in 2008.  In 2009, the guy I was with and I were trying to have a child and nothing happened.  I was wondering that after that long of a period of time (almost 8 years) of bc and then coming off of it and trying for a child 6-7 months after coming off bc, would it have any effect on my ability to become pregnant.

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Anya,

There have been reports of long-term use of birth control causing future fertility problems. Some women do have these problems and some don't. So now are you trying for a child or not at this point? Let me know. You can email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com and I would be glad to hear from you.

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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