{"id":25020,"date":"2024-02-26T06:38:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/can-taking-birth-control-pills-while-pregnant-cause-a-miscarriage\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T01:30:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T06:30:24","slug":"can-taking-birth-control-pills-while-pregnant-cause-a-miscarriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/blog\/salud-femenina\/can-taking-birth-control-pills-while-pregnant-cause-a-miscarriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Myths: Can Taking Birth Control Pills While Pregnant Cause a Miscarriage?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Birth control pills are used to prevent unintended pregnancy, however, sometimes people unknowingly conceive while on birth control. 

Unaware of their pregnancy, some individuals may continue taking birth control pills, potentially exposing the developing fetus to the hormonal effects of the contraceptive medication.

Discovering that you are pregnant while on birth control may raise concerns about potential harm to the developing fetus or the risk of a miscarriage. 

This article aims to address “Can taking birth control pills while pregnant cause a miscarriage” and dispel the myths surrounding the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n

Birth control and miscarriage myths<\/h2>\n\n\n

Dispelling common myths is crucial for understanding the relationship between birth control pills and miscarriage:<\/p>\n\n\n

P\u00edldoras anticonceptivas <\/h3>\n\n\n

There is no evidence to support<\/a> the idea that taking birth control pills while pregnant causes miscarriage. 

The hormones present in birth control pills prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus, actions that do not contribute to miscarriage or stillbirth during early pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n

Emergency contraception<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Emergency contraception pills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Using emergency contraception like Plan B One-Step while pregnant does not causa<\/a> a spontaneous termination of the pregnancy. 

These pills have no effect on a fertilized egg that has been implanted.<\/p>\n\n\n

Medication abortion<\/h3>\n\n\n

Medications like Mifeprex or Misoprostol used for abortion are not considered birth control. 

They work<\/a> differently than hormonal birth control and are designed to terminate an existing pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Birth control pills and birth defects<\/h2>\n\n\n

Taking combination birth control pills or Progestin-only pills during pregnancy does not aumentar<\/a> the risk of birth defects or pregnancy complications. 

There is limited research in this area due to ethical considerations, as conducting<\/a> studies that could endanger a pregnant person or fetus is not permissible.

Older estudios<\/a> suggest a slight increase in the risk of Hypospadias in babies assigned male at birth when Progestins are taken in early pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypospadias is a birth defect in boys where the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of their penis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it’s crucial to note that these estudios<\/a> involved higher doses of Progestins used for infertility treatment, not the lower doses found in birth control pills.<\/p>\n\n\n

Es un hecho:<\/div>
According<\/a> to the CDC, around 1 in every 200 babies are born with Hypospadias in the United States. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Risks of continuing birth control pill<\/h2>\n\n\n

Although there is no evidence to suggest harm to the fetus if birth control pills are continued during early pregnancy, it is not recommended. 

While birth control pills pose minimal risks during early pregnancy, there have been estudios<\/a> suggesting potential risks such as wheezing, asthma, and rhinitis.

When a woman conceives<\/a> while taking a Progestin-only birth control pill (minipill), there is a slightly higher chance that the pregnancy may be ectopic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ectopic pregnancy happens when the fetus is outside the uterus or womb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect pregnancy, take a pregnancy test to confirm. 

Consider using<\/a> alternative forms of contraception, such as condoms or the sponge, until pregnancy is confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n

Art\u00edculo recomendado<\/div>
Any bleeding during pregnancy can be scary, but every bleeding or spotting in pregnancy does not mean miscarriage.\u00a0
\nLeer, Understanding the Differences: Implantation Bleeding vs Miscarriage<\/a> to know how miscarriage is different than other bleeding during pregnancy <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Risks of continuing other birth control methods during pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Condoms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While most birth control methods are safe during pregnancy, some may pose risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n