How Do You Stop Taking The Pill?
If you have been taking birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives or simply “the Pill,” the time will probably come when you will want to stop taking them. This may be because you want to get pregnant, because you have stopped having sexual intercourse (such as if your relationship has ended), or because you are having unwanted side effects from the pill. Regardless of your reasons, you don’t need to wean off the pill. You can simply stop taking the pill. However, there may be other things you need to keep in mind. Stop taking the birth control pill. It is okay to do this suddenly and you do not need to wean off of the pill in order to stop taking it. Simply stop filling your prescription and discontinue taking the pill. Visit your physician for a consultation if the reason you stopped taking the pill was due to unwanted side effects. It is sometimes possible that the side effects might go away with another brand of birth control pills. Regardless, your doctor may be able
