If you’re just not vibing with your choice of birth control, it might be time to switch things up! But before you do, it’s important to take a second to [ask yourself some questions](https://www.bedsider.org/features/922) to make sure you’re ready. Thinking about why you want to switch methods and what your needs are going forward will help you and your health care provider plan your next steps. If you’d like to stop your birth control and try to get pregnant, [here’s some information about returning to fertility after using different methods of birth control](https://www.bedsider.org/features/76).