When should I come off the pill?

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Hey, I'm a newbie here and not even at the TTC stage yet! My DH and I want to start TTC asap. I've been on the pill for about 12 years, and have recently changed brand which is giving me killer headaches, a spotty face and fat tummy! So I'm definitely ready to stop, but the only thing is that we're going on a three week hol in Feb to South East Asia and I'd rather not get my period! Is that a stupid reason to postpone TTC?! Any advice appreciated!!

I'd worry more about the malaria tablets to be honest - if you need to take them that is.

Thanks foggy - you mean while I'm on the pill or just generally?! I don't think we need to take them - going to low risk areas.

Id probably wait until after your hols or you may well be pregnant when you go

Is it likely I'd conceive that quickly? Sorry, I'm reeeallly new to this!

You could conceive first month. It took me ages to get DS but am now cooking number two, conceived first cycle off the pill. Nothing wrong with waiting a few months if you don't want to be pregnant on your holiday. However if your pills not agreeing with you,stop it now and use condoms for three months. Will give your natural cycle a chance to get regular.

If you are due a period during your hol, ask your gp for a prescription for norethisterone, which will delay it.

Yes you could conceive that quickly DS1 arrived a lot quicker than planned as i foolishly believed my friend who said if you are on pill for 5 yrs it takes 5 months off pill before you can conceive! I got pregnant 1st month off pill both times but at least with DS2 i was prepared for it!