Considering Starting a Family? When to Rethink Your Contraception

If you’re thinking about starting a family, you're probably wondering how to phase out your birth control. Do you stop right away? Should you wait a few months? Is there anything you should do before quitting your contraception?

With the right timing and guidance, you can make an informed transition that supports your fertility and overall health. At Luxe Women’s Health in Queen Creek, Arizona, Jennifer Wright-Bennion, CNM, APRN, helps you plan ahead so you feel prepared when you’re ready to take the next step.

Timing matters

Many of our patients think they can stop birth control and immediately start trying to conceive. While it works out well for some, your body may need time to adjust, depending on the method you’ve been using.

Hormonal contraceptives work by suppressing ovulation, so it can take some months for your natural cycle to become regular again. You may experience:

• Unpredictable ovulation
• Irregular periods
• The return of acne or PMS symptoms

Your body is recalibrating, and that takes time, so try not to become anxious as you try to conceive.

Signs you might be ready to transition off birth control

You don’t have to wait until the exact moment you want to get pregnant to rethink your contraception. Giving yourself a few months of lead time can be helpful.

Talk to Jennifer if you want to conceive within the next 6 months, track your ovulation, or have had irregular cycles in the past.

At Luxe Women’s Health, we offer comprehensive visits that include hormone evaluation, cycle tracking guidance, and personalized recommendations to help you prepare your body for pregnancy.

What to expect at a preconception visit

Coming off birth control is a good excuse to take stock of your overall health. A preconception visit with Jennifer may include:

• Hormone testing to get a picture of where your cycle is headed
• Personalized nutrition guidance and prenatal vitamin recommendations
• Screening for anything that could affect your ability to conceive
• A full review of your health history and any current medications

The goal is to give you a clear starting point so you're not guessing later.

Reach out with questions and concerns

Sometimes things don't return to normal quickly enough after stopping birth control. It's okay to ask questions early rather than waiting it out.

Contact our team if:

• Your period hasn't come back after a couple of months
• Your cycles are extremely unpredictable
• You're noticing new or worsening symptoms 
• You've been trying to conceive, and it hasn't happened yet

We offer both in-office and telehealth visits, so getting answers doesn't have to mean rearranging your whole day.

Planning ahead for a smooth experience

Starting a family is exciting, but it can also come with a lot of unknowns. The more you understand your body ahead of time, the more confident you’ll feel when you’re ready.

Rethinking your contraception is all about preparing your body, understanding your cycle, and setting yourself up for the healthiest possible start.

With the support of Luxe Women’s Health and a plan, you can move into this next chapter feeling informed and ready. 

Call now to schedule an in-person or telehealth preconception appointment or book online when you’re ready.