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A 21-year-old female asked:
Im on day 5 of new pack of birth control and im trying to conceive. is it ok to stop taking it now or do i have to finish the pack?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kathleen Mayor-lynnanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine 21 years experience
Conception after OCP: You can stop the pills at any point. You will have a "period" then expect to ovulate approximately 14 days after the first day of your "period" depending on the length of your cycle.
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Dr. Jared Adamsanswered
13 years experience
OK to stop now: It's fine to stop mid-pack, although you may have some irregular bleeding. Typically ovulation will occur two weeks after stopping, but may be delayed several months in some women.
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