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How long after stop taking the birth control pill can i get pregnant?

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One can get pregnant right after stopping oc. but half of women get pregnant after 3 months and most get pregnant after 12 months.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/21/2021

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The birth control hormones are cleared from your blood stream in about 4 days. Ovulation can occur 1 or 2 weeks after stopping the pill. Intercourse happening around ovulation has a chance of starting a pregnancy. I would agree with the previous answer as well.

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