When to stop the pill

Doctors vary in their views on this. Some doctors recommend allowing a month or two for your body to adjust itself to its natural cycle before conception. Others point out that the hormones are eliminated from your system as soon as you have your next menstrual period, and believe there’s no point in waiting. You may want to discuss this with your doctor.

Once you have stopped contraception and are trying to get pregnant, it is a good idea to keep a note of the dates of your menstrual periods. This will make calculating the fertile time of your cycle easier, and if infertility treatment is needed, knowing your typical cycle may help with diagnosis and treatment choices.

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