Also, when you use birth control pills, your periods are regular, lighter, and less painful. Generally, women who have no gynecologic problems before they start taking oral contraceptives have no trouble becoming pregnant after they stop taking birth control pills, regardless of how long they have been taking them. When you want to get pregnant, it is recommended that you wait until you have had at least two normal menstrual periods after stopping the pills. It is important to let the doctor or practitioner know you have any of these conditions when you are here for your exam. If you experience any of the following, seek medical care as soon as possible.
S stands for severe leg pain in the calf or thigh.
Certain medications can decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill. The most common are antibiotics and anticonvulsants. If you are given any other medication, ask your pharmacist if the medication will react with your pill. If so, you should use additional birth control while on the medication and for two weeks after you finish. If you have other problems or questions, call your doctor or the nurse practitioner who prescribed the birth control pills.