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Im on day 5 of new pack of birth control and im trying to conceive. is it ok to stop taking it now or do i have to finish the pack?
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Conception after OCP: You can stop the pills at any point. You will have a "period" then expect to ovulate approximately 14 days after the first day of your "period" depending on the length of your cycle.
Answered 2/10/2015
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OK to stop now: It's fine to stop mid-pack, although you may have some irregular bleeding. Typically ovulation will occur two weeks after stopping, but may be delayed several months in some women.
Answered 3/22/2020
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