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How long to get pregnant after being on the pill?

36 replies

Vonni1 · 06/08/2017 23:12

Hey

I was just wondering how long it took people to get pregnant after being on the pill?

I've been on it for the past 14 years and have just stopped taking it. DH and I have agreed to try for our first.

Would love some shared experiences so I know what to expect? Have read it can take a few months or even happen pretty much straight away.

Thanks

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MujosMama · 07/08/2017 06:52

I was on the pill for 15 years and fully expected to need at least 6 months for my period to regulate and to get pregnant but it happened in the 2nd month. I used the Clue app and monitored my BBT to try and get to know my natural cycle. Also tried ovulation test strips, relatively cheap off Amazon.

McTufty · 07/08/2017 06:47

I'm not pregnancy but I came off microgynon in May, period came after 33 days but cycle not regular yet e.g. very short luteal phase so although have started ovulating not really properly fertile yet.

It really does just depend sadly, I hope you're one of the lucky ones!

HoneyWheeler · 07/08/2017 06:43

I came off in October, tried half-heartedly (if I'm honest) and fell pregnant in February. So not too bad! I think it would have been quicker if we'd DTD more often, but, real life happened!

cluelessinstyle · 07/08/2017 06:41

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MotherofBoy · 07/08/2017 06:19

#1 - only had one af and I was upduffed

#2 - ttc atm, cycle 7 and counting...

GlitteryFluff · 07/08/2017 01:09

When I was not on any hormonal contraception (had been using condoms) and decided to TTC number 2 it took about 9 months to fall pregnant!

GlitteryFluff · 07/08/2017 01:08

I was on microgynon for about 10 years and fell pregnant after two months.

Awholenewstart · 07/08/2017 00:56

Immediately for me, 3 times

RedPandaMama · 06/08/2017 23:47

Came off in September got pregnant in October!

Sharl2017 · 06/08/2017 23:46

Came off the pill December.
Early MC February.
Ovarian Cyst removal June.
Still awaiting successful BFP.

Some people fall pregnant in their first month... some don't. Everyone's different so there is nothing to measure against.

Hugepeppapigfan · 06/08/2017 23:42

Almost a year. Hope it's quicker for you!