if i stop taking birth control will i get pregnant right away?
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No; most people who stop using any type of birth control become pregnant within a year of stopping. And, after two years, there isn't a difference in the ability to conceive, between those who stop using hormonal birth control and those who stop using other methods, like condoms (1,2).
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1﻿ The hormones in the pill stop you from ovulating, which is what makes them effective birth control methods. If there is no egg released, there is nothing for sperm to fertilize and, therefore, no pregnancy. The key to stopping ovulation with birth control pills is proper use.
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They contain both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). You can get pregnant right away after stopping regular-dose or low-dose hormonal birth control. About half of women get pregnant in the first 3 months after stopping the Pill, and most women get pregnant within 12 months after stopping the Pill.
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Birth control pills. If you've been using the progestin-only pill, called the “minipill,” it's possible to get pregnant days or weeks after you quit. That's because the minipill doesn't consistently stop ovulation the way pills with estrogen do.
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While it is possible to become pregnant immediately after the cessation of the birth control, it is unlikely. Not because you've been on contraception (in most instances), but because time to conceive is usually several months and up to six - twelve months is not an unreasonable estimate.
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Will taking my pill continuously affect my fertility in future? No. As soon as you stop taking the pill, your fertility will return to normal. There is no difference to your fertility, whether you take the pill continuously, or normally.
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As soon as you stop taking birth control, your body will begin to rely on its natural hormone levels once more. As Brighten explains, this is “a significant hormonal shift for which we'd expect to see some issues arise.” Everything from skin to the menstrual cycle can be affected.
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If you stop taking the pill in the middle of your pack, you could get pregnant right away. On the other hand, if you finish out the month's pills, pregnancy may be possible after your cycle gets back to normal.
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You may be able to get pregnant within 1-3 months of stopping a combination pill -- meaning those that have estrogen and progestin. But most women can get pregnant within a year.
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It's possible for a woman to become pregnant as soon as she stops using a pill, even in the first month! Using a contraceptive pill does not effect long term fertility, however weight gain can.
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Once you stop taking the pill, the hormones will be out of your body in a matter of days and you're no longer protected from pregnancy. “There are some women who go off the pill and never even get a period because they get pregnant right away,” says Dr.
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“The birth control pill is out of your system in one to two days,” Dr. Thomas says. “If you don't want to get pregnant, you will need another (form of contraception).” Another false concern is the idea that the longer you've been on the pill, the longer it will take you to get pregnant once you stop.
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Not necessarily. Some women don't get their period for a few months after they stop hormonal birth control. That's because these forms of birth control impact your hormonal balance, and it may take your body a little while to go back to a pre-birth control-state. But you can get pregnant before you have your period.
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Most women will get pregnant within six months after stopping birth control. However, in some cases, it can take longer. If you struggle to conceive after birth control, talk to your doctor.
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3. Ideally, you want to stop birth control at least one month before conception. If you've been on the Pill, it's a good idea to finish out your pill pack, rather than stopping mid-month.
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Most women ovulate again about two weeks after stopping the pill. As soon as you ovulate again, you can get pregnant. If this happens during your first cycle off the pill, you may not have a period at all.
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The estrogen in most birth control pills works to suppress ovulation, hence pregnancy. Here's exactly what to do when you're thinking about starting a family: “I recommend to stop taking birth control pills three months before you actually want to start trying,” says Dr. Millheiser.