contraceptive pills after D&C procedure

[susanjen]

I have recently undergone D&C procedure during my 8th week pregnancy, when it was discovered that the baby it not grow at all. Immediately after the procedure My doctor has prescribed me pain killers for 2 days+antibiotics(for 5 days) + oral contraceptive pills which i'am supposed to take on the 5th day of my periods for 21 days continously for 3 months without fail. And only after the 3 periods to start trying to get pregnant. Is it harmful to start trying for a baby immediately after stopping the pills ? for how long does the effects of the pills remain in our system? Pls clarify

[susanjen]

hi friend,

Thankyou for your support and input to my query.My doc very clearly told me not to have another baby immediately, to atleast let the body recover say in another 3 months time.So i guess that the pills would'nt stay in my system for long if i use it for a short period (3 months) as prescribed by my doctor.

Thankyou once again and God bless you.Glad to know one woman understands what the other goes thru.

[susanjen]

hi friend,

Thankyou for sending me a comforting reply. Glad to know that women around feel the need to help one another . God bless u and thankyou once again

[cocacolapanda]

I'm so sorry for your loss :(  I had a missed miscarriage and ended up with a D&C as well.  All my dr gave me was pain meds (that I only took one pill).

Do you have any idea why your dr gave you birth control for 3 months?

From my experience the amount of time your on it will determine how long it takes.  I was on it for several years and it took 2 months to wear off (we did try during that time), but I felt pregnant the entire two months so I knew it wasn't out of my system.  With only taking it for 3 months it will probably not be build up in your system so you most likely have a chance.  You do not need to wait to try after going off Birth Control.

Also, for a D&C, you only need to wait one cycle to start trying, unless there are other health issues, so I hope everything is ok!

[ArmyPrincess819]

I'm sorry for your loss. Typically after stopping the bc pills it can take a cycle for our bodies to get back to normal. However the length of time in which a woman has ben on bc pills can affect the length of time it takes also. I would speak more with your dr. It is hard to give you a definate answer since every woman and situation is different. I hope it's really straight forward for you. Take care and best wishes to you.

AP