Transition from contraceptive pill to trying to fall pregnant.

[NLouise123]

As a couple we have decided to begin to try for a baby. I have been on the combined contraceptive pill for a little over 4 years. Does anyone have any tips or advise on how to make this transition.

[serii]

Just stop taking it. Unless you took it to alleviate anything such as acne or mood swings, it's not really a big deal.

[CrunchyCrumpet]

Seconded! I came off the pill and conceived on the following cycle, good luck

[Squiff70]

I stopped the combined pill and got pregnant with twins two weeks later. You may want to use condoms for one cycle until you have a normal period then start trying.

[MrsEG]

Just stop taking it! It can take a few weeks to get your withdrawal bleed, took about 8 weeks for me, but then your cycles should come back as normal. Good luck!

[NLouise123]

This is another worry of mine, taking the contraceptive was really for duel purposes. Originally to obtain a regular cycle and then as I became sexually active for a contraceptive purposes. Fast forwards 4 years, now I'm apprehensive about the transition.

[RudyRoo]

My only advice would be to come off it sooner than later if you are TTC! For many people getting back to 'normal' takes longer than expected, certainly in my case!

[RudyRoo]

I didn't have any side effects from coming off (after being on pill for 10+ years apart from some minor bad skin, but settled down after a few months. Obvs different for different people though

[redstapler]

Stop the pill. Start folic acid. End of.
See GP if periods don't come back regularly.