How long does it take to get pregnant after going off the pill?

How long does it take to get pregnant after going off the pill?

You may be able to get pregnant within 1-3 months of stopping a combination pill — meaning those that have estrogen and progestin. But most women can get pregnant within a year. One study even found that women who took the pill for more than 4 or 5 years were more fertile than those who used it for 2 years or less.

When should I start taking pills after sex?

Often called the morning-after pill, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are pills that can be taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex. Some types of emergency contraception work best when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after intercourse.

How do you know the difference between your period and withdrawal bleeding?

Withdrawal bleeding is usually lighter and slightly different than the period you had before taking the pill. Some people experience only very light bleeding or don’t bleed at all during placebo pill days. Your bleeding on the pill is likely to change over time.

Is it normal to miss your period for a month?

A missed period is the biggest sign of pregnancy. If you have had sex before period and it has not arrived yet, you may want to take a pregnancy test to confirm. You also need to bear in mind that many other factors can affect the timing of your period. You may miss your period if you’re using birth control pills.

What happens if you have unprotected sex and don’t take birth control?

If you do have unprotected sex, there’s still something you can do to prevent pregnancy afterwards. The morning-after pill (also known as emergency contraception) is a type of birth control that you can take up to 5 days after unprotected sex — but the sooner you take it, the better it works.

Can you get pregnant on the last day of your period?

It’s possible to get pregnant any time you have unprotected sex, regardless of what day it is in your cycle. Sperm can live in a woman’s reproductive tract for about six days, so it’s always best to use protection. It’s more likely that you’ll get pregnant from intercourse on the last day of your period if you have a shorter menstrual cycle.

What happens if you have unprotected sex during your period?

Women with short cycles (21-22 days or so) are at high risk of unintended pregnancy if they have unprotected sex during their periods. Because young women often have irregular periods, it is very important that they always use protection whenever they have vaginal intercourse.