....Meaning, medically should one stop taking the "pill" say 2 months before seriously trying to conceive , in order clean out the system...healthier for the mother and future baby???
2007-03-15 00:13:14 · 12 answers · asked by nick 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It is advisable for a few reasons:
- It might take a few months for you to ovulate again. 80% of women ovulate within 3 months. 95% within 6 months of coming off the pill
- It's easier to date your pregnancy if you've had some real periods, and you'll know when to test or not. If you come off it and ttc straight away, your period might be delayed due to you not ovulating yet and then you'll drive yourself mad doing tests!
- The pill depletes levels of some vitamins and minerals. If you come off the pill a few months before ttc and start taking your prenatal vits, that gives you a good chance to get levels to optimum levels.
I came off the pill and had 2 full cycles before trying, then got pregnant straight away and am having a very good pregnancy.
2007-03-15 03:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it makes any difference to the health of the mother and baby. Some people claim the pill hangs around in your system for years so a couple of months might not make a lot of difference.
If you are looking to conceive make sure you take your Folic acid now before you actively start and then go for it.
Good Luck.
2007-03-15 07:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took us 6 months to concieve after I stopped taking the pill, and I have friends who it has taken a year or more!
However, with my first child, I got pregnant while on the pill and antibiotics...
It's different for everyone, but I'd suggest give it 2-3 months, although it may not happen straight away after your periods go back to normal. On the other hand, be prepared, as for some people it can happen as soon as they come off the pill!
Good luck!
2007-03-15 07:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by Krissyinthesun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If trying to conceive, planning is the key! You should consult your physician about getting off of contraceptives. He/she then would suggest the most appropriate time for getting off of the "pill". Importantly, every woman's body is different, it may take you 1 or 5 months to become pregnant, and perhaps take me 1 year. It all depends on the body. I hope this helps, but please consult with your doctor. Best wishes!!!
2007-03-15 07:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told it's wise to rather stop in advance if you know you are planning to fall pregnant soon, but so many babies have been conceived while mother is on pill (my sister is one of them) and she's just fine! I am planning to fall pregant in May and stopped my conception a year ago!
2007-03-15 07:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got prg 1 month after taking the pill, when I complained to my doctor that i thought it was 6 months before you could get prg after the pill he said no 2 to 4 weeks and my baby boy is bouncing proof!
2007-03-15 08:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by okocha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read that you should have it out of your system for two years having said that, my sister missed 1 pill and fell pregnant so it depends on the individual.
2007-03-15 07:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by agent flora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrong on the timeframe; it may take a year or two since the pill has different side effects to users - can affect fertility, increase risk of cancer, etc.
2007-03-15 07:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pill will make you more fertile as soon as you get off of it...some "coniving" women will take the pill for a few months and will be most fertile the next month after they quit it.
2007-03-15 07:17:23 · answer #9 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our OBGYN said 3 months prior
2007-03-15 07:16:46 · answer #10 · answered by JOHN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋