What to expect when you come off the contraceptive pill

Women choose to go off the pill for a number of reasons (Photo: Shutterstock)

There are several reasons why women choose to stop taking birth control pills. It could be due to unpleasant side effects, you want to switch to another better option or are trying to get pregnant. Whatever your case may be, it is absolutely safe to stop.

When it comes to hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, patch, ring and intrauterine device (IUD), it may take a while for the hormone levels to return to baseline. This also depends on individuals and the type of contraceptive you’re coming off of.