Q: Which specialist doctor prescribes these birth control pills?
A: Generally it is the Gynecologist who prescribes it but your General Practitioner or GP can also give you a prescription for it.
Q: What if I forget to take the pill?
A: If you forget to take the pill for a day you should take it as soon as you remember and then take the next dose at the usual time. If you forget to take the pill for more than 2 days consult your doctor for alternate contraception.
Q: What are my chances for future fertility?
A: Women who want to become pregnant may stop using the pill any time. Fertility may return immediately or after a couple of months.
Q: Do Birth Control Pills affect my fertility?
A: The pill does not make you less fertile. If you were fertile before using the pill, taking it should not affect your ability to have children later.
Q: Do I have to "go off" the pill often to give my body a rest?
A: Most pills used today are low-dose pills. It is not necessary to "go off" the pill every so often to give your body a rest. But you may be advised to stop the pills if you are having certain side effects due to the pills.
Q: Does the Pill cause breast cancer?
A: The pill does not cause breast cancer, but can cause breast cancer to grow more rapidly if you develop it. Do monthly breast self-exams and report any unusual changes or lumps to the clinic.
