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After being on birth control a total of maybe 6 years. how long after quitting will you be able to have kids?

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Birth control: Some obstetricians advise no conception in the first 3 months post stopping the birth control pills. As for the conception, many women would get pregnant without any problems others will take longer time.

Answered 9/29/2016

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