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Hello i've been on birth control for about 2 years and i've been off of it for about 2 weeks now. I'm just curious if there are any side effects of getting off the pill. How will it affect my period now that i'm not on it anymore? Also how quickly can i become pregnant? Thanks for all the advice everyone! (link)
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There are a whole slew of side effects, really, but most people don't experience too many.
You may have a headache, nausea, dizziness, or unexpected spotting. You may see changes in your cervical mucus or discharge, too. You may experience a period directly after discontinuing the pills--don't be scared if it's a little longer (a few extra, as in 2 or 3, days) or heavier than usual.
You could become pregnant right away. Many women do become pregnant immediately after. Most women take about 6 months after coming off of birth control pills if they've been on them for more than a year.
Your periods may return to as they were before you started the hormonal birth control pills. They may become a heavier than when you were on the pill. You may experience cramping during your periods if you don't at the moment. It's all normal and natural. Hormonal birth control pills tend to make the lining of your uterine walls thinner and, thus, easier to break off during a period. They will thicken back up a little after going off the pill so for awhile your periods may be a little crazy. For some women, there is absolutely no change.
You may experience PMS if you don't already before your period.
I was on the pills for a long time. I went on them pretty young because my periods would never stop. I bled for 2 months straight before. When I went off of them my periods became exactly 28 days apart. It's been about 3 years since I went off of them and my periods are still 28 days apart. That part is pretty nice, I have to say, but it could be caused by my body now being mature (while it wasn't when I did start the pills).
Unfortunately, my ovulation cycle is messed up. I did read that sometimes being on birth control pills at a young age for awhile can confused the body in ways like this. I ovulate on about day 20 so my entire conception date would be way off compared to most women, who ovulate around day 14.
Speak with your doctor about this before you go off of them so they know what your plans are, especially if you are trying to get pregnant now. They will also be able to add more information that is available in regards to the changes you may notice.
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