What should I do if I want to stop taking contraceptives?

Expert answer:

If you use the contraceptive for purposes contraceptives, it is important to to plan for the use of another method such as a condom, IUD (Intra-Uterine Device), vaginal ring, injection, etc.

If you use contraception to other effects, a medical appointment is recommended to assess the availability of other treatment that can replace the effect of the pill.

The woman who wants to stop using the contraceptive pill You can stop at any time.. She does not have to wait for the card to end to stop the medication.

For those who are starting to use the contraceptive pill, it is worth noting that it can take around 3 months to promote hormonal adaptation and its contraceptive effectiveness. In addition, the Side effects is higher in first year of use of the pill. Therefore, for women who want to use the pill for a long time, frequent discontinuation of use is not desirable.

Given this, it is important to plan appropriately what other contraceptive methods women will have as an option at the time of stopping the pill.