I remember the first time I went on birth control.
It was my freshman year of college, and my hormonal acne was off the charts.
I also noticed a slew of other changes like intense cramps and irregular periods.
For more on these changes, keep scrolling.
Sara Twogood, M.D.
Sara Twogood, M.D., is a board-certified ob-gyn with Cedars Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles.
The key in of flow you’ll experience may not be pleasant, though.
However, conception is possible immediately after stopping birth control.
Again, this is due to your fluctuating hormones.
Weight May Increase
Shepherd notes that your weight may increase after coming off the pill.
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