i quit birth control pills and I have taken 15 years now i want to start again.?
609462
Just see your gynecologist.  He will do a complete exam, get a current history and, if there are no contra-indications, will put you back on the pill.
917062
The best option is to research your options. The best site would be plannedparenthood.com. \nIf you are looking to become pregnant in the next year I would reccomend condoms + spermacide/foam.\nIf you are willing to wait longer than one year I would recomend speaking with your gyn and asking him/her about your options for perscription birth control.\nIf you are on the pill/patch/ring, you should wait at least 3 months after quiting the method before becoming pregnant, due to the effect that these methods have on your uterine lining (they make it decrease each month, so you need some time to build it back up).
338572
Depends, they say it takes 1/2 the time you were on it to become fertile again. I was on it for 5 yrs. and I got pregnant @ a year after I'd stopped getting the shot.
522907
1.) Yes, you can get pregnant after coming off the pill. For some women it takes a while for their cycle to return to normal. For some it only takes a few weeks or a month. Talk with your gynecologist to decide what pill will be best for you. \n2.) Remember when starting a new pill side effects can last anywhere from a week to three months so give it a fair go. It is better to just stay on it straight through versus going on and off. Going on and off can seriously whack your body/cycle and emotions out because your body will be constantly having a change in the hormones. And your periods would be all over the place.\n3.) Every pill will affect different people differently. That's why I say check with your doctor. I DON'T recommend the shot(Depo Provera) because some of the more common side effects are constant spotting and weight gain. Also it can take months or even a year after you go off it to have a regular cycle back. You may want to try a low-dose pill because of previous emotional side effects. Something like Ortho TriCyclen Lo or that new Nuvaring(you only have to remember that once a month!).\n\nGood luck.
220136
if you've jus come off the pill, give it 6 months for a period, longer go to your gp. if your trying for a baby, then dont worry at all, and if u dont want one, then its time to invest in a pregnancy test. Then head to your gp or local family planning centre depending on the result.
799819
it all depends how long you have been on them as your ovaries,Fallopian tubes,uterus etc are now getting used to the chemical changes that they are undergoing so good luck and dont worry as it can take from 6 to 12 months for them to regulate themselves on their own
633066
If you are taking a 21 day birth control pill, do not stop for 7 days, but start a fresh pack.  If you are taking a 28 day pill, the last 7 days are inactive pills; take the first 21 days, discard the last 7 and start a fresh pack.  \n\nHowever, you can only do this with monphasic birth control pills (ie: pills that have the same dosage daily).
991639
Most likely.\n\nYOur cycle changes over the entirety of your life. When you mfirst stop taking the pill, your cycke will seem the same for a month or so, until the hormones are out of your system. Then your cycle will be unpredictable while your body adjusts the cycle on its own.\n\nMost likely, cramping will return, but your cycle won't be like it was when you first started, especially if you have been on it for a while.\n\nAs you mature, your cycle does become more predictable then it was in your teens, until you start menopause. So in your late 20s and 30s it may settle into something more constant, but don't bet on it.
504725
it all depends on what your cycle was like before you started the shot. if you were irregular when u started then chances are u will be irregular when u get off. it may take up to 2 yrs or more for your body to get back to where it was before the shot. You may want to bring this up with ur OB the next time you visit. I totally understand wat you are sayin i was on the shot for 5 yrs and  now its going on 2 since i have been off and the time of periods change sometimes i have one and some times i dont. but talk to your OB
23913
I used to get the Depo Provera shot, which is almost the same as the pill. I started getting it when I was 15, was on it for 2 years and then stopped. It took almost a year for me to get my period. I recently started again a few years ago and have been off of it for a little over a year and my period still isn't regular. My OB/GYN said that it can take up to 2 years for your body to rid itself of the birth control (whether it be the pill or the shot) and go back to normal. Just be patient. It'll balance out eventually.
1025871
i could be wrong but i dont think your body needs to adjust. if anything it might take a week or so since your body is so used to the pill. but even pack says that if you "forget" to take a pill that it highers your chances for getting pregnant. Im assuming its the same when stopping the pill. I hope this helps if not then I would call your womens health doctor, they would definatly know.
1103076
Don't start taking it again.  Go to your doctor and explain everything to him/her.  They will be able to prescribe you something else that will help.
217535
This shouldn't be a problem... although you may need to take a 2 week break before starting the new pill. My advice check with your doctor!
341578
it can take up to 6 months to a year for it to completely be out of your system, this is definately normal, some women don't have a period for months after stopping the pill and others have it right when they should. every woman is different, just give it some time and your period should return to normal.
415120
Are you sure it stopped because of the pill or maybe you have gone into early menopause? If it stopped because of the pill, it will should come back when you stop the pill within a year.
999095
You don't need to give your body a break, but you might want to thing about whether you want to switch to a safer form of birth control, especially as you get older and the risks of the Pill increase.  Otherwise, just continue.
905428
It could very well just be that you missed taking your pill and it messed with the hormones telling your body to start. You could very well be pregnant who knows until you see your doc. Good luck