Off BC prior to TTC

Kamiegrace1

My OB recommended to stop BCPs 3 months prior to TTC and use an alternate method. With DS, I got KU 1 cycle after discontinuing BCPs (we failed to use an alternative method) but I'm not naive enough to think it'll be that easy again!

Anyhoo, I was just curious to know how long you were off BC prior to TTC, or if your OB recommended something different.

Have a fabulous Thursday ladies, and remember - it's less than 2 weeks until spring!!!

afrochick09

I was on the BCP and got off June 2012. We wanted to wait the whole 3 months before even trying also. Once off, we didn't try but if it happened awesome. Took until November before we got a BFP. 

kpearse99

I went off the pill at the end of April in 2011.  We started TTC right after, fully knowing it could take a while.  We got the BFP in the beginning of November when I was already 7 weeks along (so a conception date of the end of September).

I have very irregular periods so I could never track, we just did the "sex every other day" thing (For the most part) until it happened!

I have the Mirena now, and my doctor told me to get it removed 6 months before we activaly start TTC #2 (If/when that may be) so that my uterine wall can thicken back up. 

slaughter182

I've been off BC for 14 months and have still not had a normal cycle, but since you've been off before and seemed to go back to ovulating normally it sounds like it'll be easier for you. I've had a really hard time with just getting my body to remember what the hell it was supposed to do, so I'm glad I gave myself a couple of years off of the pill before we TTC.

Mitchellovesnemo

Off Sept 2012 & got pregnant Dec 2012. My cycles went back to normal & we were trying every month. I'd recommend charting or using an app (It sounds stupid but the app made it easier for me to track). Good luck!!!

sweetpea2003

I had my Mirena taken out about 10 days ago and we plan to TTC #3 starting in June.

Our "other" method is pull-out but we would be fine with a pregnancy a little early.  That being said, I am not a fertile mertile by any stretch.  My DD was an IVF/ICSI baby.  DS was a happy surprise when DD was 8 months old.  TTC this time should be interesting because I have no idea if pregnancy will happen or not and I won't be doing IF treatments again.  I have DOR and haven't had my FSH or AMH tested in 4.5 years.

To answer your question, I had my IUD taken out 3 months before we plan to TTC.

dglvrk2

Ideally we'd like to have LO#2  sometime in early 2014.  This means I should pull the goalie, like, now. Last time I was off BCP for about six weeks before I conceived.  I really wouln't mind being KU now, except that I'm thinking of looking for another job this spring.  I don't want to sport a bump (or even be KU for that matter) if I find another job I really like etc. 

 I had been on BCPs steadily for 11 years before then and had a regular AF five weeks after going off them.  I know this is more the exception than the norm.  Still I'd recommend using some form of BC until you're READY to be KU.  I don't like BCPs (understatement) and it wouldn't be the end of the world if I got pregs now.  However, I'm going to hold off until I have a better idea of what I want for my career in the near future. 

This post came at the perfect time for me!  Thank you for posting!! I debate going off them every day. DH wants me off.....I just finished a pack today, and am ready to open another one.....tough as it may be. 

dejanee126

I was on the Depo shot and was told it could take a year to get out of your system. So I have  be off the depo for 4 months me and my husband are passively TTC but what to actively TTC in August.

PunkyBooster

Mine said whenever. I was on a very low dose bcp though. It was called alesse I think.

Have mirena in now. Will ttc immediately after removing it. Most of my friends who have had mirena get pregnant immediately after taking it out.

TJHine

Off in January 2013, and conceived first cycle! Should be around 7 weeks now, waiting for OB to confirm!

mrstengallonhat1

I went off the pill in January, per my doctor's recommendation, to let everything regulate prior to TTC this summer.  I'm really glad I did, as my cycle has been all over the place.  I started temping and charting as well, but it seems to be different every month.  I know it can take 3 months off BCP for everything to regulate, but I hope it happens soon!