Does birthcontrol make women infertile?

Question

No. You are naturally infertile.

Answer 1

I am not sure whether the original claim is stating that yes, birth control can lead to infertility or that no, you would have originally been infertile prior to taking it. Whatever the original claim is, I will be fact-checking the article provided. Although I do belive the claim to be true I will be providing more supporting evidence. The concern that taking birth control will affect future fertility is quite a common fear in younger women (as stated in this National Library of Medicine cited). This concern, although shared by many women is a common misconception. There is no evidence that taking contraceptives will prevent future pregnancies or cause infertility.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10755709/ 

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthu/2023/08/15/does-the-pill-impact-fertility

https://www.bmhsc.org/blog/does-birth-control-affect-fertility-long-term 

Answer 2

No, birth control does not cause infertility, it only delays fertility and temporarily prevents you from becoming pregnant. If one is diagnosed as infertile by a doctor, it wouldn't be because of the use of contraceptive. However, for those who remain infertile after having stopped taking birth control, it takes months to a year for it to leave the system and for fertility to return.

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

Comments

I really like how your answer is straight to the point when answering the claim. In addition, even though it may seem like your source is not as credible since it is a .com, I like how it was medically reviewed by a professional on this topic. However, when you are referencing birth control, is it just a specific type or brand, or all birth controls in general? What are some other medical sources that support your answer?

Answer 3

No, most forms of birth control do not make you infertile. But it is all dependent on which type of birth control you take. Birth control can lead to things like endometriosis, which might affect your ability to get pregnant in the future but that is rare. I read an article put out by the Cleveland Clinic that stated that “Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” says women’s health specialist Miriam Cremer, MD. So, why is there a myth about birth control causing infertility? Dr. Cremer helps clear the air." She then goes on to talk about how birth control doesn't have a link to infertility and is a classified myth.  

Answer 4

Birth control cannot make women infertile. It is true the birth control hides and diminishes certain health problems that can affect fertility (like irregular periods). According to Cleveland Clinic, birth control methods cannot impact women's fertility or future possibilities of getting pregnant. Overall, birth control does not effect a woman's ability to conceive after stopped taking birth control. Also, birth control doesn't delay fertility. 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-birth-control-make-you-infertile

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6055351/