Patient's question:
I previously took oral contraceptives for a long time and am now settled down and want to get pregnant. How long should I stop taking the birth control pill before getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
First, because you have a history of long-term oral contraceptive use, the medication still has some effects on your body. Therefore, it is recommended that you wait for 3 to 6 months after stopping the medication before attempting to conceive. If you conceive too early, the changes in your hormone levels may affect pregnancy or the development of the fetus. Before trying to conceive, you must take folic acid orally every day to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.