The chances of getting pregnant after stopping birth control depend on various factors such as the type of birth control used, age, overall health, and partners fertility. Here are some key points from the search results:
- Combination hormonal methods (pills, skin patches, and vaginal rings) contain both estrogen and progestin, and most women can get pregnant within a year of stopping them. About half of women get pregnant in the first 3 months after stopping the pill.
- Progestin-only hormonal methods (pills, implants, and shots) dont seem to delay fertility. With the implant, you can get pregnant as soon as its removed. It may take 3 to 18 months after your last shot to get pregnant. Most women will get pregnant within 6 months after they stop the mini-pill.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) dont seem to delay fertility, and fertility usually returns with the first menstrual cycle following IUD removal.
- Barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms, foams, and jellies) dont affect ovulation, and you could get pregnant the next time you have sex without protection.
- Age can impact fertility, and your ability to get pregnant gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25.
- Poor health and irregular periods may also make you less fertile.
- Theres no need to wait to start trying to get pregnant after stopping birth control. You can start trying right away, although it might take a couple of weeks before you ovulate.
- Once your period returns, theres a good chance of getting pregnant within a year.
Its always a good idea to talk to your doctor about getting pregnant before you start trying, especially if you have any concerns about your fertility.
