When you stop taking birth control, your body may experience some changes, including:

• Changes to menstrual cycle: You may notice changes to your menstrual cycle, such as heavier or lighter periods, or irregular cycles.
• Weight changes: Women who used a progestin-only type of birth control may have gained a few pounds, so the scale might go down when they stop using them. However, if you want to lose weight, you’ll probably get more results from a better diet and more exercise than from going off your birth control.
• Changes to sex drive: A small number of women find that the pill drives their libidos down, especially if they take very low-dose pills. A few women may find themselves in the mood more often after they stop their hormonal birth control.
• Headaches: If the pill tended to give you headaches, you’re likely to get relief when you stop taking it.
• Protection from some cancers: Long-time use of birth control pills lowers your risk for ovarian and endometrial cancer. And if you took it for long enough, the payoff continues after you stop. The same is true for some kinds of noncancerous breast problems, like fibrocystic breast disease, and for fibroids.
• Pregnancy: Once you stop taking birth control, there is a higher chance of pregnancy. Some studies have found that after someone stops taking birth control, there is a delay in the ability to conceive for the first few months.
• Breast tenderness: Birth control helps regulate cycles and control hormonal symptoms, so don’t be surprised if you feel like your breasts are more tender right before your period or if you feel more irritable or moody.

Its important to note that everyones body is different, so the effects of stopping birth control may vary from person to person. If you have any concerns or questions about stopping birth control, its best to consult with your healthcare provider.