How long after BC did you get pregnant?

SouthernGal2308

I have recently come off BC and I plan on waiting at least 3 months before TTC. I don't know if there is any correlation, but I have witnessed a lot of miscarriages of women who have just come off BC. That worries me. Anyways, I'm just wondering how long everyone waited after BC before trying or getting pregnant? 

Emerald27

Some folks start trying right away. Others wait a cycle or two.

I think it depends on the individual's comfort level and the type of BC they were on.

What did your doctor recommend? I'd follow his/her instructions.

littleboyermoose

Not pregnant yet!
Off bc in January, started trying in May. Had 28 day cycles until July when I had a 58 day cycle... My Dr. Believes that my body is still adjusting to being off BC after being on it for ten years.

Peedy

This is a trying to get pregnant board. Most posters here are not pregnant. I've currently been of birth control since August of 2012. I've been TTC since the end of March.... And I'm not pregnant yet.

Sooooo... I dunno.

Eta: misread the body of the post. Fail.

Emerald27

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

TonyaCody06

I'm getting my implanon pulled out next week. Fertility should return to normal.

SouthernGal2308

Thanks.

jenb_99

byegurlbye said:

1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. That's your correlation. They're common.

This. The stats aren't any higher for women just off BCP. Those just happen to be the ones you remember hearing about, especially now that you're searching for scenarios that could apply to you.

You can wait as long as you like, but there's no need to.

Peedy

Emerald27 said:

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

The real answer is that everyone is different. Some people may get pregnant right after stopping, and others may take a while to regulate. The experience of one Internet stranger does not imply that her experience will be similar.

Emerald27

Peedy said:

Emerald27 said:

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

The real answer is that everyone is different. Some people may get pregnant right after stopping, and others may take a while to regulate. The experience of one Internet stranger does not imply that her experience will be similar.

Of course! You're absolutely right. It just annoys me when I see the frequent response "this board is for people who are TTGP, so how would we know?!" My point is just that there are lots of ladies on TTC who have been pregnant.

AmyC925

I started trying right away after stopping BC at the start of August 2012.

chickpea912

With DD, I had been off of BC for years before TTC. It took seven cycles to get pregnant... After years of my body being free of BC. I'm not sure it really matters, tbh. I never went back on BC after Dd three years ago - basically doing NFP, and this is cycle two so far.

Peedy

Emerald27 said:

Peedy said:

Emerald27 said:

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

The real answer is that everyone is different. Some people may get pregnant right after stopping, and others may take a while to regulate. The experience of one Internet stranger does not imply that her experience will be similar.

Of course! You're absolutely right. It just annoys me when I see the frequent response "this board is for people who are TTGP, so how would we know?!" My point is just that there are lots of ladies on TTC who have been pregnant.

I've been pregnant before, twice.

NavyFlyer

Never been knocked up, so may not be much help. But I did just come off BC after a decade on it. I'm on cycle 4 and I think there are still some things that need to return to normal. I ovulated right away, but my LP's are 9-10 days, and pretty scant in the CM department. I heard hormonal BC can jack up the things that make CM though. Also heard its common for LP's to be short. I'm hoping mine will get back to normal here in a few months! I am taking FertilAid though, as I've heard it can help your hormones get back in balance!

BigPICKLE

Her title may have implied she was wondering how long it took people to get pregnant after BC but her actual post asks how long people waited before trying. Why would this board not be suitable for that question? OP sorry I don't have any insight for you as I was off BC for years before we started TTC.

BigPICKLE

People should read before they snark attack.

SouthernGal2308

Sorry for all the confusion! In my opinion, if you don't like my post just skip over it!  Thanks for all the helpful posts! Good luck everyone!

sister13

Emerald27 said:

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

The real answer is that everyone is different. Some people may get pregnant right after stopping, and others may take a while to regulate. The experience of one Internet stranger does not imply that her experience will be similar.

Of course! You're absolutely right. It just annoys me when I see the frequent response "this board is for people who are TTGP, so how would we know?!" My point is just that there are lots of ladies on TTC who have been pregnant.

Sure, it is true that there are many women here who have been pregnant.  However, the concentration of pregnant women on the 1st tri is 'logically' closer to 100%, whereas the concentration of pregnant women on TTGP is 'logically' closer to 0%.  In this case, the OP did ask how long did you wait before TTC or becoming pregnant but it seems PPs were not sure how helpful/relevant the answers will be to her particular question if they are not pregnant. 

If she cares about more responses based on actual pregnancies after BC, and not just how long anyone waited to start TTC, then it would be a logical question to ALSO ask on 1st tri.

To the OP, I have been off hormonal BC for approximately 11 years.  I waited 9 years before NTNP and 10 years before TTC. @byegurlbye had the answer - there is not a scientific correlation to post-BC conception ending in more frequent MC.  Wait if it makes you more comfortable, but there is no scientific reason to do so.

BigPICKLE

sister13 said:

Emerald27 said:

PPs, though you're right that there would be lots of great answers on 1st tri to the "how long did it take you after coming off BC" question, please don't forget that there are lots of ladies here who are TFAS. We might just have some insight to share too.

The real answer is that everyone is different. Some people may get pregnant right after stopping, and others may take a while to regulate. The experience of one Internet stranger does not imply that her experience will be similar.

Of course! You're absolutely right. It just annoys me when I see the frequent response "this board is for people who are TTGP, so how would we know?!" My point is just that there are lots of ladies on TTC who have been pregnant.

Sure, it is true that there are many women here who have been pregnant.  However, the concentration of pregnant women on the 1st tri is 'logically' closer to 100%, whereas the concentration of pregnant women on TTGP is 'logically' closer to 0%.  In this case, the OP did ask how long did you wait before TTC or becoming pregnant but it seems PPs were not sure how helpful/relevant the answers will be to her particular question if they are not pregnant. 

If she cares about more responses based on actual pregnancies after BC, and not just how long anyone waited to start TTC, then it would be a logical question to ALSO ask on 1st tri.

To the OP, I have been off hormonal BC for approximately 11 years.  I waited 9 years before NTNP and 10 years before TTC. @byegurlbye had the answer - there is not a scientific correlation to post-BC conception ending in more frequent MC.  Wait if it makes you more comfortable, but there is no scientific reason to do so.

Nope. This board is hella more active than 1st Tri. OP would get replies but not as many because participation is lower over there kwim?

sister13

BigPICKLE said: 

Nope. This board is hella more active than 1st Tri. OP would get replies but not as many because participation is lower over there kwim?

I'm picking up what you're laying down. But that's why I said It would be a logical question to  ALSO post over there since there are more currently pregnant ladies over there - the activity of the board is another legitimate point to consider. 

Now that you mention it, though, I have lurked a bit lately over on 1st Tri and I have to say - it kind of makes me worry for the future, so I will concede she's may get more intelligent answers over here. 

graciesmurf

7 cycles.

LaDyBostonRN

I waited 3 but not because I was worried about a miscarriage. I wanted to start charting and become familliar with my cycles.

Valancyy

I waited one cycle.  Got pregnant on the 4th cycle trying. 

That said, it did take a few cycles for my LP to regulate (started on the low end, then increased after a few cycles).

TeeJ526

I started trying right away after coming off of birth control. I'm on cycle 5 and not pregnant yet. HTH.

jcsumm0

I was on it for 6 years, it took 11 months to conceive DD.   We started trying right away.  I had "regular" cycles and well timed sex during that time.  Sometimes it just takes a while. 

jewls619

With DD, it took four months from when I went off BC until I got pregnant. So far I've been off BC almost two months and I'm not pregnant yet, so we'll see! 

jaytee16

We started NTNP right away after stopping BC - I was on the patch and had spoken to my doctor, she didn't recommend waiting.  By the third month, we were very actively TTC.  14 months later and still waiting on a BFP.

LexiSophie55

It took me 7 months to get pregnant - I never got a period during that time.  It also ended in miscarriage.

MMason12

I had my IUD removed in mid-July and my OB gave me clearance to start ttc right away, which we did.  We are currently on cycle #2 now and not pregnant yet, so we will see how long it takes us to get our BFP. 

Neighner20

With my DD my last BCP was around the start of November.  We were TTA until the start of January, then I got the BFP on March 13th, with March 1st being the supposed date of conception.  I felt strong cramping the night before so I don't know if that was implantation pain or what? 

Siamese253

I was on BCP from May 02' to Sept 12', starting TTC the next cycle. No BFPs yet

Twinkie0612

We tried right away and have been trying for 2 years and counting...

Mommy2Boys09

When we were TFAS we conceived 4 months after stopping the BCP. My friend conceived only 1 month after missed her depo shot so it's different for everyone. It can take 6 months for your body to regulate but it could only take a month. Good luck. 

beckynsean11

fuzzylogic said:

I had a miscarriage at 8w with a pregnancy that started in the ninth month after I went off bcps. Just sayin'. 

This exactly for me. We began trying immediately after coming off the pill. When to start depends on when you want to. If you want to give your body a chance to regulate coming off the pill, then do so. I agree with what byegurlbye said, there's no proof of correlation between coming off the pill & m/c. 

Peaceb0ne

Many pregnancies end in miscarriage. I've never heard that the chance is increased after coming off of birth control. 

I stopped taking birth control in March, and we started trying right away. I got pregnant after 4 cycles (ended in m/c, but that was not because of the birth control). 

MrsRKJ

I went off BC in October 2011, we officially started trying in December 2011.  Got my BFP in August 2012.

JamesMom10

Lurker/TTGP Grad - 4 months off BCP, both times.  I didn't wait to start trying.  

EmeJay

Stopped the pill in June 2012 - Started trying in July 2012 - Got a BFP in June 2013 - Miscarried in July 2013

My sister stopped the pill and never even had a period - Pregnant on the first try.

herecomesthesun

It's been 2.5 years off of BCP. We were NTNP for a while and then formally TTC for ~2 years. No pregnancies yet.

divinemsbee

I haven't been on hormonal b/c for almost 4.5 years. We NTNP last October and started trying in earnest last November. PG in June which ended in m/c later that month.

starsinger17

both times we've started trying right after I stopped BC. I'd been on BC for about 7 years when I went off and got pregnant with DS 6 months later. This is my first full cycle off the mini pill now that we are TTC #2