Q: Does taking birth control pills make me fat? A: There are many people will worry about this problem, there are some patients will swear to God that they are because of the birth control pills to become fat, but the medical profession so far has not been able to find good evidence to confirm that the birth control pills to make people fat phenomenon. Many women start taking the pill at just the right age to be female, and some women the same age who aren’t taking the pill have put on weight, so it’s hard to say. We do think it has a very limited effect on weight. Q: If I take the pill and get pregnant, will it affect the fetus? A: No. Of course, if you find out that you are pregnant, you should stop taking the pill immediately. Q: If I have been taking birth control pills for a while and now I want to get pregnant, should I stop taking the pills and wait for some time before I can get pregnant again? A: In the past, it was recommended to stop taking the pill for three months before getting pregnant, but in fact, there is no need to do so, and you can get pregnant at any time after stopping the pill. After stopping the medication, menstruation usually resumes within 4-6 weeks, and in some cases, it may take up to 3 months. However, there is no restriction that you have to wait until you have your period before you can start trying to get pregnant. Some people may not even have their period if they get pregnant right after stopping the medication. Q: Why is it not recommended to use the Pill if a woman is over 35 and smokes? A: Because the Pill contains estrogenic hormones, its use in this group increases their risk of venous thrombosis, although it is rare. The Pill is also contraindicated in people with cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, uterine cancer, liver cancer, and, of course, patients with a history of vascular thrombosis. We generally recommend progesterone for these individuals if necessary.