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The Pill and Breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 08/12/2008 01:47:01
Experts agree it is best not to get pregnant too soon after birth, but is it safe to take the pill if you're feeding your baby?
Although there is a very slim chance of getting pregnant whilst on the pill, the contraceptive pill is still one of the most effective ways of making sure you don't get pregnant until you are ready.In the case of women who are breastfeeding (which
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Coming off the pill
By ThinkBaby on 28/12/2009 01:01:48
How long do I need to leave before trying to conceive after coming off the pill?
Some doctors recommend that you come off the pill three months before you start trying to conceive, others say there’s no need to wait and that you can start trying right away. The amount of time it takes to clear the pill from your system depends
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Is the male Pill one step closer?
By Sophie Westnedge on 29/05/2012 12:56:53
Scientists believe they new findings mean they may be getting closer to making a male contraceptive pill
Researchers believe that they have made a vital discovery that means they could be one step closer to developing a contraceptive pill that works for men and the effects of which could be reversed, reports BBC News. Scientists leading the study
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Can I get pregnant while on the pill?
By Kimberley Smith on 06/11/2010 01:48:04
Yes, you can, the pill isn't 100% safe...
The Pill: fail-safe contraception?This is a very frequently asked question, and the answer is yes, it certainly is possible to become pregnant when you’re on the pill. A standard birth control pill is effective about 99.5% of the time if it is used
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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
Your periods play an important part in getting pregnant. For more, see the ThinkBaby article Your Menstrual Cycle and Fertility. Obviously whilst you are taking the contraceptive Pill, your periods are not being regulated naturally, and when you
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How does the pill affect fertility?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2010 03:52:09
And how long will it take for normal cycles to resume?
There’s no evidence that using the pill can lead to long-term infertility, but when you come off the pill it can take some time before you start ovulating again. How long it takes to resume ovulating depends on many factors, including: your age, how
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What if I'm on the pill when I get pregnant?
By ThinkBaby on 22/08/2009 03:35:11
Don't worry but do consult your doctor then stop taking the tablets.
If you are taking a contraceptive pill and discover you are pregnant, stop taking the tablets, but do not worry about the medication you have already taken.No 100 per cent guaranteeIt is certainly true that no form of contraception (apart from
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How soon after coming off the Pill can we try for a baby?
By Clio FitzHerbert on 23/03/2010 11:31:26
Zita West's advice on trying to conceive once you've stopped your contraception
• There is no reason to delay trying to conceive after you have stopped taking the Pill, unless you are specifically told to do so by your doctor.• Although some women conceive immediately after stopping the Pill, it is not unusual to have
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Anti-aging vitamin pill DHEA could boost fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:29:06
DHEA supplement increases fertility, reduces miscarriage risk and leads to healthier and more successful pregnancies, find trials
Tests of an anti-aging supplement, called DHEA, have shown promise for its use in fertility treatment. A hormone that is naturally produced by the body, DHEA reaches its peak when a woman is in her 20s. By her 30s levels decrease sharply, leading researchers to believe that DHEA ...
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Post-natal depression health pill on its way?
By Kimberley Smith on 05/05/2010 15:58:18
A dietary supplement may be the key to preventing the “baby blues”, finds study
A Canadian study is confident that there may be a dietary way of preventing post-natal “baby blues” and depression.A protein has been found in the brains of new mums that “eats” chemicals that control our moods, such as serotonin and dopamine.The protein has already been linked t...
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