I have an irregular period, which is controlled by birth control that includes iron (very important as only successful type to control my period). I would like to quit the birth control as I am nearing 35 and I smoke (light). If I quit the birth control, I won't have a sex life for I would bleed more than not. I plan to have my tubes tied and do not want to continue with birth control just to control my period. Would I be able to quit the birth control and take an iron supplement and still keep my period regulated?