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I'm trying to conceive. i stopped taking birth control a couple days ago. my periods are a little crazy though. how long do i wait to try to conceive?

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Dr. Justin Alvey answered

Time is variable: You could be able to get pregnant now, but more likely it will take 3-4 months until you are fertile. The time varies from person to person and depending on the type of OCP used.

Answered 4/26/2018

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A member asked:

I'm trying to conceive. i stopped taking birth control a couple days ago. my periods are a little crazy though. how long do i wait to try to conceive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Alvey answered

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