Want to know when to stop taking birth control pills

[ladymat]

Hey, I decided that I want to get off birth control pills after I broke up with my boyfriend yesterday. So this is my questions:

1. Could I stop taking my birth control pills tommorrow even though I had sex with him last on Sunday?

2. How long would his semen be alive in my body?

3. Would I be safe from pregnancy if I stopped now (mind you I will not be having sex with him or anyone else again in the near future)?

I'm saying this because I hate taking these things and I would want today to be my last day taking it so my cycle to start this month..

[jade1989]

1. Yes, the birthcontrol that you have taken for the last couple weeks ill still be active in your system for awhile.
2.Mens semen can last up to 6 days in a womans body.
3. birth control is 100% you have to take precautions, though your birth control will still be in your system.

Also know that because you are stoping your birth control your period may change

[melipops]

HI, I would wait until the normal cycle endseg the sugar pills. You never know in life you could get back together. Sperm can live up to seven days Good luck

[ylime1207]

Semen can live in your body up to 5 days.  If you stopped taking the pill, it is possible that it can trigger ovulation right away putting you at risk of pregnancy (some women are extra fertile just after they stop taking birth control).  

Even though you hate taking them, you should NOT stop taking them until you finish that pack, meaning get to the sugar pills and where your period comes.  If you stop any sooner, then you will screw up you menstrual cycles.  So as long as you are on birth control purely as a contraception purpose, I think it would be safe to stop using them when you finish this pack.  If your Doctor prescribed for any other reason, you should consult them first.

I hope this helps!