How Long Should I Wait After... Posted: 08-06-04 15:14pm
My husband and I would like to start a
family with in the next year. I am
currently taking ortho trycyclen- lo and
have been on it for 5 years. I have never
missed a pill. Before I was on bcp's, my
periods were very regualr- like 28 days to
the hour. It was nice. How long should I
wait after finishing a pack off pills to
try and concieve? Do I need to wait a
month to get the hormones out of my
system? (just a wives tale that I heard)
also, I know that some people take
pre-natals before the concieve- how soon
should I be taking these before trying to
concieve. I know I don't have to, but
anything I can do to help the baby- i'm
all for it. Thanks for the advice. :d
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 08-06-04 15:54pm
The recommended is usually wait about 3
months to be sure your menstrual cycle has
kicked in properly and so you get an idea
of when you are fertile.
Start taking folic acid anytime soon if
you are coming off birth control and avoid
vitamin supplements with vitamin a as this
can contribute to birth defects - its best
to choose a proper ante/pre natal type.
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minerwater522
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 23 Location: TDot
Posted: 08-06-04 16:35pm
And I have heard you don't have to
wait...
You can start right awayl...Just some
people take a little longer because they
were on the pill.
Check with your doctor always to be sure.
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 08-06-04 20:25pm
Sure there is nothing to say you can't try
straight away but the recommended is about
3 months to ensure your emnstrual cycle
has kicked back in properly and so you
have a reasonable idea of when you are
ovulating.
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Sadler1021
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 91 Location: Texas
Posted: 08-06-04 21:28pm
It's up to you like the ladies above said.
You can get pregnant by just missing one
pill during the course of taking them, so
if you want to start right away, go ahead.
But, as for the prenatal pills they
recommend you start taking folic acid
supplements like 3 months ahead of you
trying to have a baby. However, like the
bcp, its up to you... Just as long as you
do take the vitamins to ensure a healthy
baby, you can start whenever you like.
Good luck on everything! Lots of baby
wishes for you!
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Get Stareted!! Posted: 08-12-04 18:54pm
I've known women who were on the original
pills and some took time,but one lady
never made it to her first cycle!Just
depends if your body is ready or not.Good
luck to you and have fun trying!!Patty
