If you have stopped taking your birth control pills and are worried about the possibility of being pregnant, it may be a good idea to take a pregnancy test to ease your concerns. After discontinuing continuous use of birth control pills, it is common for your menstrual cycle to be different than usual. Some women may experience lighter periods or only spotting when they first stop taking the pill. It is important to use another form of contraception in addition to the pill for the first seven days when restarting it after a break, especially if you have sexual intercourse during this time.