How long should I wait to try to conceive after stopping the pill?
It is generally recommended that you wait until you have had at least 2 to 3 normal periods after stopping the pill before attempting to conceive. That way you know pretty much what your cycle is like and can tell when conception occurs. This allows you to return to normal hormonal cycles. It can be very confusing to get pregnant before normal cycles return and can be difficult to accurately determine gestational age. Have you told your doctor that you are stopping the pill with the intention of conceiving? If you have not had one recently, you should have a complete physical exam to be certain that you are in the best of health for conception. Also, your doctor will prescribe prenatal vitamins so you can start them prior to conception. This will help prevent certain types of birth defects, in particular neural tube defects.
