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Hello i have been on birth control pills for a long time now, and i am currently having my period. I want to stop the pills after this week(the 28 day pill packet would be finished)and i would like to start trying to get pregnant. I was wondering if i should get blood tests done to make sure i can have babies? I have heard that b/c methods can have a high risk factor on pregnancy? thank you
The first thing is to stop the pill. I suggest that you take some lessons in fertility awareness and natural family planning. You will learn about your cycle and understand how your body is working as your fertility returns. The ability to become pregnant is dependent on many factors including age, your male partner, and your fertility compatibility as a couple. You will learn all about this in fertility classes and some of your questions and worries will be answered by you yourself with your new knowledge.
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Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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