How long does it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control?
Assuming your preconception visit with your health care provider shows you’re in good shape physically, conception may depend on the type of birth control you have been using.
• If you have an IUD (intrauterine device), you can start trying to get pregnant as soon as you have the device removed.
• Barrier methods (such as condoms, diaphragms and spermicides) stop working as soon as you stop using them.
• If you’ve been on birth control pills, you may not have regular periods for a month or two after stopping the pills.
• If you take Depo-Provera, it can take from three months to one year to ovulate regularly after your last injection.
Check out our ovulation calculator to get an idea of your most fertile days. If you have irregular periods, it may be more difficult to determine the best time to conceive, so talk with your doc or midwife about what’s best for you.
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