What would happen if I stopped taking the pill before my pack was done?


Question:
I am having trouble with break through bleeding while on the birth control pill.

I have been on the same pill for 8 months, the first 6 months were fine and the past month or so I have had spotting daily while taking my active pills.

I am think about just throwing them all out and using condoms until my hubby and I plan to conceive in a few months.

What would happen to my body when I take one week's worth of pills and then just stop?

I just had my "period" last week, so would I start withdraw bleeding again?

After 5 years of taking the pill, my body needs a break!

Thanks!

Answers:
I had trouble with breakthrough bleeding with about 5 different types of contraceptive pill, finally found one that doesn't give me mid-cycle bleeding. They were usually fine for the first four or five months and then the breakthrough bleeding would start. The pills are actually still effective if your keep taking them as per the instructions. You should talk to your doctor about changing the dosages, but if your are wanting to get pregnant, then you can stop taking the pills and start trying now.
Your period would probably start again. Condoms are not that reliable, so you may want to consider a spermicide also. Talk to your Doctor...and Good luck!


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