How long after you stop taking birth control pills can you concieve?

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Conceiving after you're off the pill

Its possible to ovulate if you miss one of your birth control pills. So, basically anytime after you stop taking the pill you can become pregnant. Also, there is no evidence that getting pregnant right after stopping the pill causes any defects.

If you're trying to get pregnant, most doctors recommend you use an alternate form of birth control for at least 6-8 weeks after going off birth control pills. This is because the resideual hormones in your system may have an adverse effect on your baby. NOTE: Once you stop taking the birth control pill, the hormones are out of your body. #2, the hormones in birth control pills have no adverse effects on a baby.

It's physically possible to get pregnant after missing as little as one birth control pill. You don't even have to be off them entirely. Also, be aware that some antibiotics and over the counter medications may make your birth control pills ineffective at preventing pregnancy.

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I stopped taking the pill 7 weeks ago and now I am 6 weeks pregnant. It is possible to get pregnant as soon as you are off the pil, I think it just depends on your body!

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I have been on the pills for 17 years with one break in between. I stopped taking the pills completely in December, and had regular cycles three months after. However, the fourth month has arrived and I waited for my cycle to come, but I am two weeks late. I took a pregnancy and it was positive. Therefore, I think it depends on the female's body. Every body is different in some way. B-} Rae

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I stopped taking my birth control a little over a month ago. I have been taking tests, and so far they have all been negative. About a week ago i had really bad cramps in the lower part of my stomach, and it hurt a lot more during intercourse, then it just went away the next morning. could this be a sign of anything? I have a 3 year old daughter, and we are trying for another. I am getting married next July, so i would really want this process to be over by the summer, so i could have the baby before the wedding. any tips?

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I was on birth control for 13 years to control especially heavy periods and I got pregnant 10 days after I stopped taking them, so anything is possible!

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It is possible to get pregnant right away. For most people it takes at least a few months no matter what. But it is recommended to have at least one regular period off the pill before trying to get pregnant.

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I conceived within three weeks of stopping the pill. I started having really bad cramps and pains (especially after intercourse) and because of that I was going to start back on the pill after my next period started. Well it never came! Seems my son was meant to be!

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I went off bcps in May 05. I never had irregular periods before starting bcps. After stopping, I have very irregular, (sometimes twice a month) periods. After 10 months, I finally found out I was pregnant. I miscarried 1 week later at 6 weeks. So, it has been extremely hard on us.

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i have been off the pill for two years now and i am still not pregnant but my friend got pregnant after 6 months of being off the pill.. So I guess it really depends on your body and how fertile you and your spouse are. I have heard that using an ovulation predictor will help.

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I have been off the pill for over two months and still haven't even gotten a period! (I know I'm not pregnant because I test once a week just in case - I'm just not ovulating yet.)

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Well let me give an idea. My aunt was taking pills and she stopped in the next 2 days when she has the ovulation she got prenant, it is depend of the woman no of the pill.

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One of my friends got pregnant after being off of the pill for a week. It was very unexpected.

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Some women ovulate and get pregnant within 2 weeks of stopping the pill. With others it amy take a few months.

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Some will say you can get pregnant the next month but this is not likely.

It took me over a year after I stoped the pill.

You should start charting your cycles and this will give you a good idea of when you are ovulateing.

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I heard it can take up to a year to get pregnant.

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I was on the pill for about 3 years until I got married 5 months ago. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant ever since including having sex almost everyday and nothing has happened so it really does depend on your body

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I have been off the pill for over a month. my boyfriend and i have sex on a regular basis, 2 to 3 times a day, in hopes of becoming pregnant. I am still not pregnant, and i can't wait. any advice?

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My husband and i are just now starting to try and get pregnant, I went to my doctor and he said that having sex more than one every other day can some times prevent conceiving, the male needs to regain the sperm, and it definitly depends on your body type and his sperm count.

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