Whether you’re thinking of getting pregnant or switching to a different type of contraception, stopping the Pill is easy. You can stop anytime, but you may find it’s better to wait until you’ve finished the pack. This way you won’t be confused about when you’ll get your period. Remember, if you don’t want to get pregnant immediately, use an alternative form of contraception.

.: Getting Pregnant After the Pill

A long-standing myth about the Pill is that you need to stop three months before trying to conceive. This thinking was based on an incorrect belief that it would take at least three months to regain a normal cycle and begin ovulating again. In reality, it’s quite possible to become pregnant immediately after stopping the Pill. An additional myth is that you need to have one regular menstrual cycle before conceiving, to accurately predict the due date. In fact with today’s advanced ultrasound technology, it’s quite easy to predict a delivery date.

.: The Bottom Line

You may wonder how taking the Pill will impact your natural menstrual cycle and your ability to conceive once you stop taking the Pill.

If you’ve had regular cycles prior to Cyclessa®, you’ll most likely have regular cycles after stopping Cyclessa®. However, if you experienced irregular menstrual cycles prior to taking the Pill, once you stop taking the Pill, your periods tend to return to the irregular pattern. It may take longer to conceive if you have irregular periods. It’s a good idea to continue the Pill right up until the time you wish to conceive.

If you have been on Cyclessa®, this doesn’t change your ability to conceive once you have stopped. You can expect the same conception rates as someone who has not used the Pill.

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