When you stop taking birth control pills, your body begins producing its own hormones again. For some, periods return within weeks; for others, it can take several months. You might notice changes in mood, skin, discharge, or libido as your natural cycle restarts.

The pill temporarily overrides your hormonal rhythm. When you stop, your body needs time to regain its balance — like an orchestra finding its rhythm again. Some people experience heavier or more irregular periods at first, while others notice hardly any difference.

If your period hasn’t returned after six months, or if you experience severe pain or heavy bleeding, talk to a midwife or doctor. But most of the time, what you feel is just your body remembering its own way of doing things.

Alma’s tip:

Be patient with your body. It hasn’t forgotten how to function; it just needs time to reset. Write down how you feel each week to notice patterns. Change can be uncomfortable, but it’s also a sign that your natural rhythm is waking up again.