Going off the pill - why this can be a good idea

The pill has undergone a real transformation in image over the past decades. While it was once a symbol of liberated female sexuality upon its introduction, it is now often making negative headlines. „Pill frustration“ or „pill fatigue“ are just two catchphrases circulating in current media coverage. Not without reason: the fact that the pill, following the principle of ’no side effects, no effect,‘ is first and foremost a medication, was often overlooked in communication in the past.

Since these side effects are often significant in the daily lives of pill users, more and more women are seeking alternatives and considering stopping the pill.

Today, we want to give you a brief overview of the changes you can expect in your body when you stop taking the pill.

Going off the pill - what happens in your body!

  1. When you stop supplying your body with additional hormones, in most cases, you will experience what is known as withdrawal bleeding. This occurs due to the hormone withdrawal and is not a menstrual bleeding as it would occur in a natural cycle. You are likely familiar with withdrawal bleeding from the one-week pill break. It may be advisable to continue taking the pill until the end of the blister pack and not start a new pack after this break, instead of simply skipping it. Please discuss this with your gynecologist beforehand!

  2. Especially if you have been taking the pill for several years, your cycle may need some time to readjust. Don’t worry, this is completely normal! Especially in the first three months, it is common for your period to still be irregular or for ovulation not to occur. With the symptothermal method, you can already determine when your cycle is starting to regulate during this time.

  3. Some women feel better just two days after the last pill intake because hormone-related side effects such as breast tenderness, migraines, or mood swings disappear. However, for other women, the body may take a while to adjust. You may notice a few more pimples than usual in the first three months or your hair may fall differently than you’re used to. This is only temporary. Give your body time to find its own balance again!

What You Can Look Forward To:

  1. Headache-free!
    The estrogens in the pill can often cause headaches as a side effect. When they are no longer present, the pressure in your head also disappears!

  2. Suddenly 2 kilos lighter
    It is not uncommon for the body to retain water while taking the pill. What you may have thought was a gradual weight gain was actually not. When your hormone levels regulate after stopping the pill, your body will shed this water again. Whether it’s „real“ weight gain or not, it can still make a difference at the waistband!

  3. Ecstatic highs, crushing lows
    Did you know that excessive mood swings or even depressive moods can be related to the artificial hormones in the pill? These are so common when taking the pill that manufacturers will have to list them in the package insert in the future. Even if real depressive moods are only the tip of the iceberg: Many women feel much better and more balanced after stopping the pill.

  4. Getting down to business!
    Especially pills that are also credited with positive effects on the skin and hair are suspected of significantly reducing sexual desire. The reason for this is so-called antiandrogenic progestins in the pill. They lower testosterone levels. While they may provide a more even complexion for many women, this male hormone also plays an important role in the female hormonal balance for sexual desire. So, if you’d rather just use your bed for sleeping, it could be because of your pill. Many women report feeling more desire after stopping the pill.

  5. Serious Side Effects of the Pill
    A sad chapter in the history of the pill is the proven increased risk of thrombosis while taking it.

    Thrombosis refers to a blood clot that causes a vessel obstruction. They most commonly occur in the deep veins of the legs, as they transport blood back to the heart against gravity all day and are therefore more susceptible to thrombosis. If such a blood clot detaches, it can, for example, reach the lungs and lead to a pulmonary embolism, which can cause disabilities or even death. While the risk of developing thrombosis for otherwise healthy young women is generally low, it increases by up to five times when taking the pill.

    Your thrombosis risk normalizes quickly after stopping the pill.

Hormone-free contraception

If you are also tired of taking the pill, the symptothermal method can be a real alternative for you to determine your fertile days. Regardless of whether you just want to get to know your body better, use hormone-free contraception or determine the best time for sex because you want to have children. Because trackle literally does the work „in your sleep“, the method can also be used by anyone who has not yet been able to integrate daily measurements at the same time into their daily routine. By the way: the monthly cost of your trackle is lower than that of many pills. Just take a look around our store! Our support team will be happy to answer your questions about NFP, the trackle sensor system and the symptothermal method at info@trackle.de.

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