getting off the pill? me and my long term bf broke up and now that i’m not having sex anymore, i want to stop the pill. does anyone have any tips or suggestions. it says online u can quite literally stop whenever but i might wait till my last pack is finished. i’m scared of the side effect tho and don’t know what to expect. i’ve been on the same pill for 3 years .

I would wait until you finish ur pack, especially if you have recently had sex.

The pill offers more benefits other than just protection against pregnancy. Is it really worth stopping just for that? If you stop, it can take months or even a year for your hormones to adjust and go back to normal.

Make sure you have a backup method of contraception ready to go if you decide to stop. You never know when you may become sexually active again

@xNymphadora i was pretty much only on it for that reason. i noticed negative changes in mood and weight from the pill too. months or years ? what does this insinuate happening though

Do know that if you quit it can take 12-16 months for you to fully adjust being off it. And like said above: have another form of contraception ready just in case.