Should I Stay on BC? 🤔

Hi everyone! So I’ve been taking birth control (Sprintec) since I was 15 (I’m 23 now) and I’ve been thinking about getting off it. There are a couple reasons as to why, one being mainly my mental health. I’m not sure if my mental health would get better but I know that I’ve had depression since I was in 8th grade and it hasn’t gotten better, even after years of therapy. And instead of adding more meds to my body to help with my depression I’d rather get rid of one.

Another reason is to lose weight. I struggle really hard to lose weight. Like I can lose maybe five pounds and then just plateau and don’t lose anymore weight. I know some birth controls can cause you to gain weight and when I was looking at the side effects, Sprintec can cause weight gain.

What would you guys recommend? I’ve already talked to my significant other and he thinks it’s a good idea. I’m just unsure because I know that getting off bc can cause your period to get all wonky and everything like that. What are your experiences getting off birth control?

TIA