How long after stopping birth control can I conceive?

Question

My husband and I are going to start trying for our first after January.

We are working out and eating right now, that way when I am pregnant I will be fit and healthy. (That's why we are waiting)

I am going off birth control January 1st since thats when my last pack is finished.

My doctor said I can start trying right away.

How long after I stop birth control can I get pregnant?

How long did it take you to conceive after stopping the pill?

I have never been pregnant so I am unsure how fertile I am.

I am hoping I am very fertile! lol

Answer 1

I had wondered this exact question. But I found out that for me it only took 2 weeks.

I work for OB doctors and they say every females body is different, but they like to play it safe and tell women to look forward to 6 months to a year before getting pregnant.

Like i said for me it took 2 wks. And i know people its taken 2 or 3 months (that's the average that i've heard). But the pill is very reversible, once you quit taking it the hormones almost automatically are gone (the ones the pill release) and you can get pregnant right away, but to give your body time to adjust they say wait 2 to 3 months before you start trying that's why docs say 6 months to a year.

Answer 2

I don't know how everyone else works, I'm sure differently, but here is my experience. We had decided we were ready to have a baby and planned when I would stop using BC. I went off and kept track of when we were being active and 3 months later I found out I was 2 months pregnant. I was not all that young, 25 at the time, and was very surprised trust me. I had also just lost 80 pounds in anticipation of getting pregnant. I had gone from a size 24 to a size 10 and managed to stay that size for about 2 months but it was well worth it. He is now almost 17 and a great kid.

Answer 3

It really just depends on your body's reaction to having been on the Pill. Some women conceive right away (the doctor told my mom in 1969 that it would take 6 months; I was conceived closer to 6 *days* later - in reality, probably about two weeks.) For some it takes two or three months to start ovulating and cycling normally, or for the vaults that produce cervical mucous to begin producing again (they tend to atrophy somewhat on the Pill, but the damage usually reverses within a couple months.) Some take more on the order of a year to conceive, although that's true even for couples who haven't been using hormonal birth control.

I also plan to start trying to get pregnant after the start of the year. The last time I went off the Pill, I had an anovulatory cycle that lasted 58 days, but cycled normally at 29 days after that. I'm going to go off the Pill at the start of November on the assumption that something similar will happen this time. We'll just use condoms until we're ready so it doesn't happen sooner than planned (in case I ovulate right away.)

Congratulations on planning ahead for the health of yourself and your pregnancy and good luck!

Answer 4

It usually will take 3 months following the birth control pill and 9 months following the shot however some people do get pregnant while on birth control and others may be waiting for a full year. It all depends on the woman as an individual.

Answer 5

I was just at my OB's office today. I learned that the best time to get pregnant is the month after you go off the pill, because you are most likely to ovulate that first month. I wish I had known that when my hubby and I were ttc our first. I don't ovulate regularly, so after 2 months ttc with no luck, I went to my OB and he prescribed Clomid to help me ovulate. I got pregnant the first month. Clomid is a fertility drug, but your chances of twins are only 9% and higher multiples, even smaller %.

I know several people that got pregnant the first month off the pill. If you are on a 28 day cycle while on the pill, chances are you will ovulate around day 14 of your cycle when you go off the pill - at least the first month (day 1 being the first day of your period). Therefore, I would suggest having sex every other day from day 10 of your cycle. You have a 24 hour window when the egg is released, so having sex every other day will cover you. Sperm generally live about 2 days. Having sex every other day will also give your hubby's sperm a chance to build up too.

That's great that both of you are getting into good habits prior to ttc. Best of luck for quick conception and a healthy, happy baby.

P.S. If you don't conceive after a few months, don't wait to see your OB. They're in the business of delivering babies, so they like to help couples conceive and bring them more business.

Answer 6

it depends on alot of different factors such as ur age, how long you've been on the pill, ur health right now and weight can also make a difference, all i can say is don't let wanting to get pregnant take over your life, just have sex as often as your want (energy permitting) and let nature take its course, it will happen when the time is right and when its right for ur body, it took me about 6 months to conceive after stopping the pill, but once again not everybody is on the same pill and that can also make a difference,

good luck anyway

Answer 7

It took me and my husband about 4 weeks from the time i stopped the pill and then I was pregnant and I now have 3 beautiful girls and my recent addition my son is just 2 weeks old and my last 2 children were concieved while on birth control pills.

Answer 8

It depends on you, how your cycle works, and on how active you are. If you are a physical fitness buff, it will take longer (usually) but if you workout just not for hours at a time, it should not make a difference.
If you are naturally fertile, you could get pregnant as soon as you ovulate. Some people get pregnant immediately and for some it takes a year.
So - bottom line - sorry but there is no easy answer to this one.

Answer 9

My sister was pregnant within two weeks of stopping birth control. I got pregnant twice while ON birth control.

Answer 10

It took us 9 months after stopping the pill. Be sure to educate yourself on best strategies (what days, what times, what positions, how often, what foods) there are lots of variables. And then you need to relax and realize that conception is a miracle and a blessing. All good things come to those who wait. Be patient, and try not to stress. I was really stressed for 7 months and then we quit trying and whammo, 2 months later, morning sickness galore!! :-) Good luck!