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Getting pregnant after stopping birth control

Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S.
| Nov 9, 2023
3:56 min

When can you start trying to conceive after stopping birth control? Dr. Sasha Hakman explains when you can start trying, how to track ovulation, and how to use ovulation predictor kits.

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