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How long after stopping birth control pills till side affects go?

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Fairly soon: Usually, most side effects with birth control pills go away within 48-72 hours when one stops taking them. However the effects on your menstrual cycle being off or irregular may last 1-2 cycles at least.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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