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Withdrawal Symptoms of Birth Control Pill

September 11, 2009


The chances of pregnancy increases after you cease to take birth control measures. The body needs a very short period for getting used to the altered conditions once you go off the pill or any other birth control devices. However you may find your body behaving in a peculiar manner after regular dosage of the birth control pill is withdrawn.

Hormonal- Birth control pills normally control the release of both estrogen and progesterone in the body. Premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder can recur once you go off the pills. Apart from preventing fertilization in your body, birth control pills are also used to treat endometriosis and amenorrhea. The symptoms of these conditions may reappear or worsen immediately after you cease to take your birth control pills.

Irregular Menstruation- Heavy menstrual flow or irregular periods can be kept in check with the help of birth control pills. Irregularity of your periods will make you uncertain about the timing of your ovulation and you can get pregnant immediately after withdrawing the pill. Heavy menstrual flow may result in anemia as you lose iron along with the blood.

Considerations-You need to weigh the pros and cons of the situation before you decide to stop taking birth control pills. It is a good idea to take your partner’s opinion in this matter. Going off the birth control pill may result in altering both your body patterns as well as your life. You also need to discuss the problem with your gynecologist before deciding to quit finally.

Precautions- Consulting with a health advisor is mandatory as far as quitting the pill goes. If you find your body reacting violently to this effect by recurrence of PMS or PMDD, you need to think again. Take your time and try to follow your doctor’s advice yet again. Taking hormonal supplements for a few months  immediately after withdrawing from birth control pills may be essential. Eventually your body will get used to it and you can safely think of getting pregnant with no untoward consequences.


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