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connect pat h ways to pa r e n t i n g w hen it comes to
birth
control
, sorting between what is fact and fiction can be difficult. many myths and concerns are out there. but don?t worry, we are here to help you set the record straight. one of the most common misconceptions is that your body needs a break from the
pill
every once in a while. dr. erin dauterive, ob/gyn at ochsner medi- cal center, refutes that claim. ?unless you?re trying to get pregnant, there?s no need to stop taking
birth
control
for any length of time. the only exception is the depo-provera shot, which has been associated with loss of bone mineral density,? she shares. on the other hand, many also believe that being on the
pill
for a long time will make getting pregnant more difficult in the future. however, that is not the case. dr. dauterive explains, ?it?s totally possible to get pregnant as soon as you stop taking the
pill
. there?s a commonly held belief that it takes a while for the hor- mones to get out of your system, making it difficult to conceive until then. but for many couples, the months of trying that they plan for are simply never needed? that?s also why it?s possible to get pregnant a?er missing just a few doses.? dr. dauterive also goes on to share that
birth
control
doesn?t make you gain weight, another common concern. ?while it?s true that some women may experi- ence a little extra water retention when they start taking the
pill
, countless stud- ies have shown that today?s
birth
control
pill
s do not cause weight gain. chances are this myth is based on outdated information?the
pill
s of the 1960s had much higher hormone levels, which could have caused increased appetite and water retention in some women.? finally, many moms even believe that if they?re breastfeeding, they don?t need to worry about any
birth
control
methods. ?while breastfeeding can affect your hormones and make you a bit less fertile, it is certainly not a foolproof way of preventing pregnancy. if you?re concerned about taking a hormonal contracep- tive while breastfeeding, use condoms instead,? says dr. dauterive. remember to bring your list of concerns and questions to your own ob/gyn at your next appointment. ?
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control
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