Birth control comes in many forms. The most commonly used forms are the condom, pills, patch, ring or implants inserted into the vagina. The primary goal of birth control is to prevent the conception of a baby -- however, birth control may be prescribed for other conditions such as acne. Women typically begin using birth control once they become sexually active and often continue using it for many years.
Step 1
Visit the doctor for a physical examination to gain an understanding of any health risks that could impact the ability to conceive a child. Discuss the desire to conceive with the doctor so that he is aware of your intention. He may choose to perform some additional tests or screenings to gain a comprehensive picture of your health.
Step 2
Discuss the potential impact of no longer taking birth control. This can vary according to each woman's health history. A generally healthy woman shouldn't have a problem conceiving. The Mayo Clinic indicates that the most important consideration is ensuring that a woman has a normal menstrual cycle in the following weeks after she ceases her birth control use. This confirms that she is ovulating on schedule, which is necessary to ensure that she can become pregnant. For example, it may only take two weeks before a woman begins to ovulate after taking her last pill. She is likely to get her period four to six weeks thereafter, states the Mayo Clinic.
Step 3
Finish the current cycle of birth control before ending use. This is important to prevent irregular bleeding and maintaining the body's natural patterns of ovulation.
Step 4
Use a backup form of birth control such as condoms if it takes longer for periods to return to normal. Some doctors feel that trying to conceive before periods stabilize is likely to end in miscarriage. If it takes several months to get things back on track, using a backup method allows the woman to cease her birth control use but prevents the occurrence of pregnancy before her body is ready.
