The decision to have a child is a big one. Couples may take months or even years to make this choice. When they do, certain steps are in order. The first is for the woman to cease contraceptive measures, such as taking birth control pills or using condoms during sex. These actions will increase the chances of couples getting pregnant.

After using these preventatives for so long, weaning oneself off can be quite a challenge. Women who stop taking the pill could experience spotting or bleeding, and will often return to the period regularity they had prior to ingesting the medication. While many women still use the pill, others have turned to forms of contraception like the IUD. It is usually much easier for a woman to return to her level of fertility after having these devices removed by a medical professional.

Other women previously utilized injections and contraceptive implants to prevent pregnancy. It may take a little longer to become fertile again after using these tools since the hormones that worked to prevent the body from ovulating have to completely leave the body.

There are many intricacies when it comes to contraceptives and fertility. Talk to your doctor when you're ready to conceive to understand what your next steps are and to increase your chances of having a child. He or she will be able to deliver the best recommendations for stopping contraception and give you an idea of when you can expect a pregnancy when you're actively trying.

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