A member asked:

Hi. im taking birth controls, and i'm not sexually active. is it ok to stop taking them for a month, and start again next month?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : If you are on them for contraception and you aren't sexually active then you don't need to be on them.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/22/2017

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

You decide: It often takes weeks for the pill to become effective when restarting after a break.You would need a backup plan. If this works for you, you can stop at any time.

Answered 4/22/2017

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A member asked:

Hi. im taking birth controls, and i'm not sexually active. is it ok to stop taking them for a month, and start again next month?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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