what are the side effects after stopping birth control?
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['Cramping. Birth control pills often reduce cramps. ... ', 'Weight gain. Some women experience a slight weight increase in the weeks following the end of their last pack. ... ', 'Mood swings.']
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Depression and mood swings are commonly reported side effects of birth control pills. Researchers have been unable to prove or disprove a link. The research is often conflicting. A pilot study showed that depression is the most common reason women stop using birth control pills.
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You May Have an Increased Sex Drive After stopping birth control, you may experience a higher sex drive than you did when you were on birth control. This is due to the decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone, which have an impact on the amount of testosterone your body produces.
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“Many women go on birth control to help with premenstrual symptoms like cramps, bloating and nausea,” says Dr. Zanotti. “So the unwanted side effects of your period will probably return after you stop taking the pill.”
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['Uneven menstrual periods or no periods at all.', 'Headaches.', 'Nervousness.', 'Depression.', 'Dizziness.', 'Acne.', 'Changes in appetite.', 'Weight gain.']
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['breast tenderness.', 'dizziness.', 'headaches.', 'irregular menstrual bleeding.', 'mood changes.', 'nausea.']
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Most women will have a period around 2 to 4 weeks after stopping the pill, but this depends on you and what your cycle is normally like.
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['breast pain;', 'headache;', 'vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding;', 'thinning scalp hair; or.', 'nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps.']
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But in some cases, birth control can cause symptoms such as headaches, bloating, or even weight gain. Stopping birth control can reverse these symptoms that tend to show up around the time a woman gets her period. But, every woman is different.
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The most common side effects are spotting or bleeding between periods (this is more common with progestin-only pills), sore breasts, nausea, or headaches. But these usually go away after 2 or 3 months, and they don't happen to everyone who takes the pill. Birth control shouldn't make you feel sick or uncomfortable.
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['Irregular menstrual periods, or no periods at all.', 'Headaches.', 'Nervousness.', 'Depression.', 'Dizziness.', 'Acne.', 'Changes in appetite.', 'Weight gain.']
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The first bleeding you experience after stopping the pill is called withdrawal bleeding. The second bleed is your first natural period. Women will begin to ovulate normally around a month or two after stopping birth control pills.
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['bleeding between periods.', 'breast tenderness.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'dizziness.', 'gut disturbances.', 'weight gain.', 'mood changes.', 'visual problems.']
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['Headache.', 'Nausea.', 'Decreased libido.', 'Spotting.', 'Weight gain.', 'Missed periods.', 'Mood swings.', 'Breast tenderness.']
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['Irregular or skipped periods, which might be present for years or develop after a pregnancy or after stopping birth control pills.', 'Difficulty getting pregnant.', 'Hot flashes.', 'Night sweats.', 'Vaginal dryness.', 'Dry eyes.', 'Irritability or difficulty concentrating.', 'Decreased sexual desire.']
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When a person stops taking the birth control pill, the pill's hormones quickly leave the body. Gradually, the body's natural hormones will resume regulating the menstrual cycle. Most people have their first period about 2–4 weeks after coming off the pill.
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Without the help of birth control, your natural hormone spikes may cause increased acne, PMS, bloating, moodiness, weight fluctuation, and more. If you had any unwanted symptoms while on birth control, such as headaches, nausea, or weight gain, these symptoms will likely go away when you stop taking birth control.