Tag: Return to fertility

For many combined hormonal contraceptive methods, fertility can return surprisingly quickly after discontinuation. After you take it off, the birth control patch stops protecting against pregnancy almost immediately, and your body begins its process of returning to a natural cycle.

With typical use, the Depo-Provera shot is about 96% effective at preventing pregnancy, meaning about 4 in 100 users get pregnant each year [1.8.3, 1.8.1]. Deciding when you should stop taking Depo involves considering your health, family planning goals, and potential side effects.