OT - trying for a baby? Coming off microgynon advice....

It's best to speak to your dr if you've been on it for ages as they may prefer to wean you off it slowly rather than you just stop taking it.

I fell pregnant whilst taking Microgynon though!!

Thanks sammyjay - I've been on it for 10 years.........

I was on it for 6 years and came off without speaking to the doctor and it was fine but maybe I was being naive, it can't hurt to speak to the doctor about it.

It then took me 6 months to fall pregnant with my Son.

Hiya - i was on it for 15 years and then came off without telling DRs and conceived 3months afterwards

good luck xx

Thanks all ? I have read that it affects everyone differently. I phoned my docs up, asking for advice and a nurse is gonna ring me 2mrw. xxx

You'll just stop the pill, well that's what I've done twice. Ideally stop after your pack runs out and you'll have your withdrawal bleed and then just need to see what happens with your cycles. If you post on BT you'll get loads of baby advice.

I'll do what Lynsey said - stop taking it at the end of a packet and give my body some time to see what happens.

Unless you have any underlying medical conditions, I don't believe you need to consult your doctor - just need to get on that folic acid ASAP as it takes 3 months to build up a good basis (if thats the right word) of the stuff.

I believe you're supposed to stop taking the pill and allow one 'natural' period before you start trying (ie 1 withdrawal bleed then 1 normal perod), it makes the dates easier to calculate.

And I'd echo the folic acid thing - get on it before you start trying.

The other thing you need to consider if you're trying for a honeymoon baby is malaria tablets - you're not supposed to conceive while you're taking them or for a couple of months after, I don't kow if that affects your plans.

Apologies for sounding dumb, but what is the folic acid for/supposed to do? xx

Folic acid is supposed to help while the baby's spine and central nervous system are forming. It's meant to reduce the risk of things like spina bifida.

Thanks Sammyjay ? Got my answers - without family knowing what's goin on - yet! xxx