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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Contraceptive Pills?

Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2016

Question: Hi , I am on birth control pills after my D&C in October .. My question is that can I stop taking pills for one or two months and again start taking it . Actually for two months we will not be sexually active as my husband is going out of station . So I was thinking that for that two months why should I take the pills . what will be the effects on my body to go off and on of the pills . Can I do this again and again .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can stop

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You can very well stop taking the pills of two months if you do not need it for contraception.
There will be no adverse effects or any disturbance in the menstrual cycle.
You can start taking it again whenever you desire.
There is no problem in stopping the pills, but you should stop only once the pack is finished, and not in between.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (33 minutes later)

Thanks for your answer , also pls tell me any other method of contraception as usually also we are not very much active .. But I have bad experience with condoms , i had to undergo for D&C .. So I am afraid of now of that ..

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Various methods available

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can go for Copper T or injection DMPA, both of which are very effective contraceptives, and do not need daily dosing.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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