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Re: Conceiving after the pill

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 May 1999 18:20:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 6 May 1999, Sarah wrote: >
>Is it possible to get pregnant during the first month after stopping the
>pill? It's been a month and a half after my last period and there are no
>signs of it coming any time soon. Is it common to completely skip the
>first period after stopping the pill?

It is very possible. The pill is out of your system long before you finish the placebo week (after all, that's why you have the bleeding), and your first cycle off the pill is only very slightly less fertile than the next one.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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