{"id":33620,"date":"2024-05-14T13:01:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=33620"},"modified":"2024-05-14T13:01:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:01:15","slug":"birth-control-pill-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/birth-control-pill-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider These Supplements When Transitioning Off The Birth Control Pill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you wish to conceive, want to try a non-hormonal birth control method, are entering menopause, or are experiencing unwanted side effects, all of the estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/development\/desa\/pd\/sites\/www.un.org.development.desa.pd\/files\/files\/documents\/2020\/Jan\/un_2019_contraceptiveusebymethod_databooklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">151 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> women worldwide using a contraceptive birth control pill will come off of it at some point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had a poor experience on the pill, coming off of it has the potential to provide many benefits, according to hormone specialist and integrative nutritionist Alisa Vitti, Founder of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FLO Living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creator of The Cycle Syncing Method<\/span><b>\u00ae<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and author of best-selling books <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WomanCode-Perfect-Amplify-Fertility-Supercharge\/dp\/006213079X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woman Code<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize\/dp\/0062870483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the FLO<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cYou might experience a boosted mood, lose stubborn weight the pill was causing, have your sex drive return, and notice greater access to your creativity and focus,\u201d she says. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that the birth control pill also halts your natural menstrual cycle, which has been dubbed the fifth vital sign by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/clinical\/clinical-guidance\/committee-opinion\/articles\/2015\/12\/menstruation-in-girls-and-adolescents-using-the-menstrual-cycle-as-a-vital-sign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, going off the pill may also offer you valuable info about your overall well-being, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing is, your natural menstrual cycle doesn\u2019t instantaneously return the day you stop the pill, nor do your hormones immediately re-regulate, per Vitti. This process can take anywhere from one to six months, depending on how long you were on the pill. In that time, symptoms such as skin changes, weight fluctuations, and mood shifts are all common, according to obstetrician and gynecologist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flo.health\/about-us\/tiffany-pham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Tiffany Pham<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, OB\/GYN, medical advisor at fertility and ovulation tracking app <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/flo.health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flo Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cYou may also start to experience more symptoms, such as bloating, fatigue, breast tenderness, or moodiness around the time of your period,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, in many cases \u201cindividuals can prepare for the transition strategically with supplements to avoid unwanted symptoms associated with going off the pill, such as the acne rollercoaster,\u201d says Vitti. Ahead, a look at four of the supplements that may help you transition off of the pill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS: <\/strong><\/em><em><em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alisa Vitti, is a hormone specialist and integrative nutritionist, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLO Living<\/a>, creator of The Cycle Syncing Method<b>\u00ae<\/b>, and author of best-selling books <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WomanCode-Perfect-Amplify-Fertility-Supercharge\/dp\/006213079X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Woman Code<\/i><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize\/dp\/0062870483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>In the FLO.<\/i><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/flo.health\/about-us\/tiffany-pham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Tiffany Pham<\/a>, OB\/GYN, M.D., is an obstetrician-gynecologist and medical advisor at fertility and ovulation tracking app <a href=\"http:\/\/flo.health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flo Health<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/08af6c1575392efc6f962f55b5eae69126502540?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkara-mcelligott-park%2F&amp;userId=9750898&amp;signature=db5578bee4c2c47a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. McElligott<\/a> OB\/GYN, M.D., M.P.H., is an obstetrician-gynecologist and medical advisor to women\u2019s healthcare company <a href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/8000eeba84a31e84c2acd92c0caab9ef3b13ab25?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiracare.com&amp;userId=9750898&amp;signature=023a1c681fdaa7fa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mira.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4 Supplements To Consider If You\u2019re Going Off The Pill<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Folic acid\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtracting the pill from your medicine lineup with hopes of adding a member to your family? If so, it\u2019s time to start supplementing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folate<\/a>, a<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21967158\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> B vitamin essential for fetal development<\/a> that the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birth control pill can diminish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/methylfolate-60-capsules\/vs-3499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5-methyltetrahydrofolate<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/solgar-folate-1000-mcg-as-metafolin-1000-mcg-60-tablets\/sl-1014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">methylfolate forms<\/a> of this vitamin are becoming more popular, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">synthetic version of folate called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/solaray-once-daily-prenatal-multi-90-veggie-caps\/so-1090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folic acid<\/a>, has long been shown to support healthy pregnancy, according to Pham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFolic acid supplementation <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has been shown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs), which affects approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8143787\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,000 pregnancies per year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d says Pham. The neural tube helps form the spine and brain during the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/neural-tube-defects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first month<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of gestation. When defective, the fetus faces an increased risk of spinal cord and brain development issues, which can result in severe neurologic or physical disabilities and even death, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/fertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Nutrients That Support Women&#8217;s Fertility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate folate intake helps reduce the risk of NTDs by up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/publications\/1335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70 percent.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3799525\/#:~:text=Folates%20may%20be%20related%20to,order%20to%20facilitate%20DNA%20replication.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests it does this by supporting an internal process called nucleotide synthesis, which supports DNA and RNA replication and ultimately the development of the neural tube in the fetus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal levels of folate are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4933077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficult to obtain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from diet alone. As such, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/folicacid\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that all women trying to become pregnant consume 400 micrograms of folic acid per day. Ideally, you\u2019d start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/solaray-once-daily-prenatal-multi-90-veggie-caps\/so-1090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplementation<\/a> at least a full month before conception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3410054\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">birth control pills can alter the levels of various B vitamins in the body<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0obstetrician-gynecologist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/08af6c1575392efc6f962f55b5eae69126502540?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkara-mcelligott-park%2F&amp;userId=9750898&amp;signature=db5578bee4c2c47a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. McElligott<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OB\/GYN, M.D., M.P.H., medical advisor to women\u2019s healthcare company <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/8000eeba84a31e84c2acd92c0caab9ef3b13ab25?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmiracare.com&amp;userId=9750898&amp;signature=023a1c681fdaa7fa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recommends that individuals going off the pill with pregnancy in mind start folate supplementation at least four weeks before stopping their medication. This gives the body time to build stores back up to at least the recommended level before it may need to supply the vitamin to the fetus, she explains. (Because, yes, some people can get pregnant that quickly after stopping the pill.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Zinc<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guttmacher.org\/news-release\/2011\/many-american-women-use-birth-control-pills-noncontraceptive-reasons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of pill users who take an oral contraceptive because of acne, you might consider supplementing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zinc<\/a>, which may help zap zits during the post-pill transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often turn to the pill in cases of skin issues, such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and acne nodules and cysts, per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/acne\/derm-treat\/hormonal-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Dermatology Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Why? Well, most of these skin issues are triggered by the production of a pore-clogged oil called sebum, which the pill helps modulate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, individuals produce sebum at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3051853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher rates <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when their testosterone levels are higher. \u201cTestosterone typically binds to a protein called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in the body, but sometimes small amounts of testosterone left can act on other receptors in the body, such as those in the skin,\u201d Dr. Pham explains. When testosterone acts on these skin receptors, it can cause an increase in oil (sebum) production, which may lead to acne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen you take hormonal birth control\u2014in particular, the combined pill\u2014there is an increase in SHBG, and therefore more of the testosterone in the body bound up to this protein,\u201d says Pham. This leaves less testosterone floating in the body to act on those other receptors. The result: less pore-clogging oil and therefore less acne overall. When a person goes off hormonal birth control, however, their SHBG levels return to pre-pill levels, Pham says. For individuals who saw skin improvements while on the pill, this can lead to a re-appearance of skin issues and acne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplementing with zinc<\/a> before going off of the pill may help your skin, as well as overall well-being, given that the pill <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19501214\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has been shown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to impact zinc levels, too. One study published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijord.com\/index.php\/ijord\/article\/download\/447\/215\/1868#:~:text=220%20mg%20zinc%20twice%20a,showed%20less%20than%2025%25%20improvement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Research in Dermatology<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that the majority of patients who supplemented with zinc twice per day for three months saw more significant improvements in their complexion. Meanwhile, a second study published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcadonline.com\/oral-zinc-lymecycline-acne-vulgaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2021 found that zinc supplementation may be as helpful for those with skin concerns as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/lymecycline\/about-lymecycline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common medical treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said,<\/span> \u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acne is a complex condition that often requires different forms of therapies to manage,\u201d says Pham. She recommends working with a dermatologist to find a treatment plan for your particular skin issues that does not involve the birth control pill<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Probiotics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe synthetic hormones in the hormonal birth control pill can disrupt the gut microbiome,\u201d says Vitti. Indeed, one 2021 study published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/1462-2920.15517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Microbiology<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that the combination birth control pill led to changes in the diversity of the gut bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diverse bacterial make-up in the gut is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3577372\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for everything from maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract and immune system, to mood stabilization and overall well-being. When bacterial diversity dips, as it can when on the pill, individuals face an increased risk for GI issues. In fact, both constipation and diarrhea are common side effects of the pill, according to Vitti. Notably, one 2016 study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26658991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug Safety<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also found a link between oral contraceptives and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/skin-issues-starting-in-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Skin Issues May Be Starting In Your Gut<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the bacteria in the gut don\u2019t automatically return to normal on your first day without the pill. \u201cThe impact of the pill on the microbiome will last long after you stop taking it without concentrated actions to replenish good gut bacteria,\u201d says Vitti. As such, she suggests starting to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplement with a probiotic<\/a> at least two to three months before your last planned dose of the synthetic hormones to support a smoother transition and revitalize gut health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Probiotic supplements<\/a>, Vitti explains, contain live bacteria and thus can supply additional \u2018good\u2019 bacteria to your gut microbiome, which may have been depleted from the pill. She recommends opting for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/probiotic-100-billion-women-30-vegetable-capsules\/vs-3902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probiotic supplement with multiple strains of beneficial bacteria<\/a>, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. A multivitamin\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHormonal birth control has been shown to prevent the absorption of micronutrients, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minerals<\/a>,\u201d says Vitti. In particular, it has been found to interfere with the absorption of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21967158\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B vitamins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23852908\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate levels of these nutrients are essential for hormonal health, as well as overall health. \u201cContinued deficiency could lead to worsened or new hormonal issues post-pill,\u201d Vitti says. Long-term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin C deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, has been linked with fatigue, widespread connective tissue weakness, and capillary fragility. Meanwhile, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-Consumer\/#:~:text=Magnesium%20is%20a%20nutrient%20that,protein%2C%20bone%2C%20and%20DNA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustained magnesium deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, muscle cramps, and personality changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most instances, the levels of the micronutrients naturally return to healthy levels within one to three months of an individual stopping the pill, according to Pham. Still, supplementation can help speed up the process and thus counteract symptoms associated with nutrient deficiencies, such as fatigue, impaired muscle function, and brain fog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/multivitamins\/women-s-multivitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">well-rounded multivitamin<\/a> while on or coming off of birth control is likely sufficient to make up for any deficiencies of vitamins and minerals from birth control, according to Pham.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Checking in with a Healthcare Provider<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically speaking, \u201cW<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hen you are ready to stop taking birth control, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simply stop the medication,\u201d says Pham. Your body will recognize the lack of external hormonal input as soon as you stop taking the pill each day. In response, \u201cyour internal production of hormones will start to slowly ramp up as a part of the brain called the pituitary gland starts to send out signals to the ovaries to increase its production of hormones once more.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, Vitti recommends consulting with a healthcare professional before halting use. \u201cThese are serious medications and you need to take coming off of them seriously,\u201d she says. The right provider will be able to answer axillary questions you might have about alternative birth control options, fertility, or family planning. They will also be able to suggest lifestyle interventions and\/or a supplement line-up customized to your particular body and needs that can help your system handle the transition of going off the pill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you wish to conceive, want to try a non-hormonal birth control method, are entering menopause, or are experiencing unwanted side effects, all of the estimated 151 million women worldwide using a contraceptive birth control pill will come off of it at some point. 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