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How long does it take to get pregnant when u go off the birth control pill

I was just curious my boyfriend and I are trying to conceive and was wondering how long it takes to get pregnant after being off the birth control pill.... we were just curious, i was told it doesnt take long but sometimes certain people r different i was told sometimes it takes a while.... i have been on the pill for about 2 years and just recentally got off of it about 2 months ago he asked if i went back on it because we werent pregnant yet i said no im still off of it so all the advice would be appreciated...thanks
jamie
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294817 tn?1263836838
I've been off the pill since the middle of Sept and I'm still not preggers :( But afer I got off of the pill my cycle got all messed up. That doesn't happen to everybody though some people's cycle just stay right on track....Took me six months to get preg with my first son. So I'm hoping I'll get a BFP anytime now!! :)
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I got off the pill in Oct and got preggo in november. so it didn't take long for me! Best wishes and hopefully we will both get a BFP pretty soon.
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372206 tn?1235168293
I have been on the pill for 5 years and am 12 weeks 2 days pregnant.

My friend came off BC in sept and fell Nov without even having a period.. Think it just varies from person to person
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I have been off it for 9 months now....I was on the pill for 7 years...I had cyst so that was the only thing to  take the pain away...So hopefully we'll get a BFP soon!!!!  Good luck and be patient it can take awhile!
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354373 tn?1299184526
My friend went off the pill after having been on it for 10 years, as she and her DH wanted a baby...she got pregnant the first month!
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326590 tn?1296062449
Getting pregnant shouldn't be a chore. Just relax and let nature take it's course. As you can tell, it happens differently for every woman.
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I think it also depends on how long you are on it? I have
a cousin who had been on it for almost 8 years and she
just recently got off about 8 or 9 months ago and now
she is having to take treatments, I believe to try to concieve.
It has been very hard for her.
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285848 tn?1219092313
It took my two weeks to get pregnant after stopping the pill. I stopped after my last sugar pill...so I just didnt start my new pack. I didnt get a period next month when I was supposed to and found out I was pregnant. But sometimes going off of bc can screw up your cycle so it could take longer! I wasnt planning it easier. So if you wanna get pregnant then dont think about it so much!
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244687 tn?1361557339
i was told it could take up to a year after you get off birth control to conceive. i have been off almost a year and i haven't been able to yet. my period has been screwed up also.
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326590 tn?1296062449
It veries with every woman. I was on the pill and got pregnant. Some get pregnant right when they get off and others may even take years. It's all about when your body is ready to accept it. It might be  a good idea to go ahead and start taking prenatal vitamins. That will help get your body ready...Good luck!
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363110 tn?1340920419
It can take about 6 months to conceive anytime. even w/out being on BCP.
I got pregnant 3 mo. after getting off the Nuvaring, and we weren't trying. it was an accident but a happy one. I'm 9+weeks now.

So don't freak out if it takes 6 mo.  I suspect if you plan right you can get pregnant in this next month or two.

Remember to temp and track your CM.
Here's info on it if you don't know how>

As with most reproductive functions, hormone levels cause the changes in cervical mucous. As the menstrual cycles progresses, the ovaries increases the amount of estrogen released. The estrogen not only directs the mucous to change the nature of its make-up, it also creates changes in the cervix to make conception a possibility.

There are four basic changes in cervical mucous each month. It may take several cycles for a woman to become familiar with these differences. To determine the pattern of changes, it is best to record them noting the color, consistency, amount, and slipperiness.

There will be little or no cervical mucous present the first few days following your period. The vulva should be dry. Lack of cervical mucous is an indication that conception is not possible at this time.

Early mucous begins just prior to ovulation. It is a thick mucous that is sticky and white or creamy in color. When subjected to finger testing, the mucous will break easily when you pull your fingers apart. As your cycle progresses, the cervical mucous will begin to look cloudy and will increase in volume tenfold. The cervical mucous will stretch further during the finger test, but will still break before your thumb and forefinger are stretched completely apart. There is a possibility that you could get pregnant at this point.

Highly fertile mucous occurs at ovulation. It is thin, stretchy and clear or pale white much like egg whites. It is often referred to as egg white mucous due to its resemblance. The volume of the mucous will continue to increase at this time until ovulation reaches its peak when the chances of conception are at their highest. It is the stretchiest mucous and can be stretched several centimeters between the thumb and forefinger before breaking.

Unlike the other stages of mucus, the egg white mucus at the time of ovulation provides an optimal environment for sperm. This slippery and stretchy mucus is much less dense than any other form of cervical mucus. This change allows sperm to pass through to the uterus much more easily. Also, sperm can live for two to three days in this type of mucus while waiting for a fertilized egg to arrive.

The changes in post-ovulation mucus and egg white mucus are drastic. The amount decreases and it becomes sticky. This mucus is not as stretchy as the previous mucus. The vulva becomes dry again. Chances of becoming pregnant at this time are markedly low.

(I got it off a pregnancy website)
Good luck!
Cindie
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305005 tn?1358728290
it just depends and timeing is everything. some get preg the first month some it takes a while. good luck on ttc though. lots of baby dust
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