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Been on birth control for two months how long does it take til it leaves your body after you stop taking the pill everyday?

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Complex answer: The actual hormones from the pill only take a few days to get out of your system. And the majority of people are fertile within the first cycle after stopping the pill. However being on birth control pills causes a cascade of hormonal changes that can take many months to reverse.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Been on birth control for two months how long does it take til it leaves your body after you stop taking the pill everyday?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christina Adberg answered

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