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Diet & Health / 11:43 AM - Monday May 22, 2006

Birth Control

Can you stop taking birth control pills cold turkey?

This the first week of my second month on birth control pills and I lost them. What will happen to me if I can't find them soon (missing for one day). I definitly will not be having sex b/c I am not ready for another child, that's not my question. I am wondering if there are any health risks involved in an abrupt stop in birth control.

I looked on the internet and couldn't find anything I can't refill my prescription b/c I have to go back to my doctor for a check up to see how well I've taken to the pills and she can't see me until next week. Any thing you know would be helpful. Thanks.

- Asked by sweetie27, A Cool Mom, Female, 29-35, Dallas

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I can't imagine there would be any problems in stopping during a cycle of pills, but you can probably just ask someone in your doctor's office to get an answer from your doctor and get back to you.

- Response by chattinchick, A Career Woman, Female, 36-45, Other Profession

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As far as I understand, no, there are no health risks involved with stopping the pill. I have done this several times due to depression and nothing happened. Talk to your doctor though, you'll feel better to have a professional tell you. And yes, please abstain until you can get back on the pill if you don't want kids.

- Response by alm77, An Alternative Girl, Female, 29-35, Seattle, Other Profession

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Your doctor's office can provide you enough pills until next week.

- Response by southerngrace, A Cool Mom, Female, 46-55, Dallas, Self-Employed

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