Stopping the Pill: When Will Fertility Return?
I'm 29 years old and have recently stopped taking the Pill after taking it for around 10 years. When does fertility return after stopping the pill?
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Your fertility should return very soon. The low-dose pills that are prescribed today have very little impact upon the resumption of fertility for most women. Occasionally, it can take for up to six months to reestablish menses, but this is unusual.
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