Published on: 8/19/2025
Do modern contraceptive methods cause infertility?
Modern contraceptive methods do not cause infertility; fertility typically returns after stopping use.
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Modern contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy while they are being used, but they do not cause long-term infertility. Research Findings:
- Beliefs vs. Reality: Some people believe that using modern contraceptives can lead to infertility, but studies show this is not true.
- Fertility Returns: After stopping contraceptive use, a person’s ability to get pregnant usually returns to what it was before using birth control.
- Hormone Levels: Studies have looked at hormone levels, like the Anti-Müllerian hormone, in contraceptive users and found no evidence of long-term effects on fertility. Overall, modern contraceptives are safe and effective for preventing pregnancy and do not have lasting effects on a person's ability to have children in the future.
(References)
- Sedlander E, Bingenheimer JB, Thiongo M, Gichangi P, Rimal RN, Edberg M, & Munar W. (2018). Exploring the Belief that Modern Contraceptive Use .... Studies in family planning, 30411794.
- Fraser IS, & Weisberg E. (1982). Fertility following discontinuation of different methods .... Contraception, 6759030.
- Hariton E, Shirazi TN, Douglas NC, Hershlag A, & Briggs SF. (2021). Anti-Müllerian hormone levels among contraceptive users. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 34126087.
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