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Many young women fear using birth control because of rumors and talks of it causing infertility. After doing some research trusted source "Science Direct" does a study that checks to see if there is a correlation between infertility and birth control. Their conclusion found no correlation between birth control and fertility rates, and they found for most young women it was linked to limited access to reproductive healthcare.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590151623000151

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Hey, I found your claim very interesting however I disagree. Being on the birthcontrol contraceptive, it is said to change your hormonal patterns but once you stop taking it is when your fertility should return. According to health line, they state "Hormonal birth control delays your fertility and prevents pregnancy temporarily. But your fertility levels will eventually return to previous levels when you discontinue the contraceptive." This proves your claim false and misleading. Written by Lauren Shakey, this article will update as soon as new information is available to them. Furthermore, this article has been reviewed by Jennie Olopaade, PharmD, RPh.

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I found this claim very interesting! Most forms of birth control are reversible, meaning one you stop taking or using the form of birth control, your fertility will return to normal after a few months. In an article, I found it states- "Hormonal birth control delays your fertility and prevents pregnancy temporarily. But your fertility levels will eventually return to previous levels when you discontinue the contraceptive." Along with many other articles, and even women who are taking a form of birth control, you will find there are no facts or scientific proof that support this claim. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/birth-control/can-birth-control-cause-infertility

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