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It can also take a while for the menstrual cycle to return to normal after stopping birth control. Where the pill would regulate cycles and control hormonal symptoms, stopping the pill can lead to side effects such as more tender breasts or more irritability. Other symptoms that might return include menstrual migraines before getting their period. Once the pill is discontinued, the undesired premenstrual symptoms such as cramps, bloating, and nausea may reappear.

While often used for contraception, many take the pill to help modulate PMS symptoms. Changes to the hormonal cycleĪ contraceptive pill is a form of hormonal medication, which means that the effects of using or discontinuing it can vary greatly between users. However, in addition to side effects caused by birth control, there are also some side effects to discontinuing birth control.

Other big reasons include access to the care associated with birth control and obtaining the birth control itself. Stopping birth control can be due to a variety of reasons, with side effects of birth control being one of the main reasons. Most birth controls, such as the contraceptive pill, can be discontinued at any stage, regardless of where in the cycle you are. While many are happy with birth control for convenience and reliability, many discontinue it at some stage of their life. In the US, it is estimated that 85% of women will use the pill for an average of 5 years. Image Credit: Africa Studio/ Use and discontinuation of birth controlīirth control such as the contraceptive pill is a safe and effective method of birth control. The most common is the contraceptive pill, which has some side effects while it is being used and some that are associated with discontinuing it. Many types of birth control are act by modulating hormone levels, and there can therefore be some side effects associated with stopping these. By Sara Ryding Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.