Post # 1
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Blushing bee
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to see what the norm was for women who stopped birth control pills. I was on the generic for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. I was suppose to get my period on April 14th, however due to wedding stress (I think due to wedding stress) (I was married April 26th) I got my pd early on April 8th. I did finish my pills and my last pill was taken on April 11th or 12th. I still havent got my pd… I have been getting lower back pain and moody for the past two weeks however, still no pd. Im waiting and waiting because we would like to start a family. I know I am not pregnant because we took two pregnancy test. I was wondering how long it took you to get your pd after stopping birth control.
Thank you!
Post # 3
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Sugar bee
I think it varies! I was on and off the BCP for years trying to find one that I could tolerate. Each time my pd was thrown off schedule. I’d say give it a month or so to straighten itself out. I’ve been off of BCP for about a year now and my “natural” pd is about 2 weeks ahead of what it was while on BCP.
ETA: Now that I’m not taking BCP, my pd also gets easily affected by my friend’s cycles. We often sync up if we are around each other a lot, and blame each other for our pds coming early or late! LOL
Post # 4
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Sugar bee
It depends on how long it takes your cycle to ” return to normal” when I stopped ( It was makeing me nuts!) there was A strech of 56 days where AF was on vacation. it’s been 4 months and I’m finally back on a “normal” cycle
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
@imalittlebirdie: Its making me crazy!! lol… Im so impatient
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
For some people, it just takes a while to get back on track. I’ve seen others with 40-50 day cycles after coming of BCP and it just depends on when your hormones regulate. I’m sorry that you have to wait!
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
AF was right on time the first cycle after the pill but consistently got longer until I hit 32 days which ended up being my average.
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
It may be too soon for a pregnancy test if you’re pregnant. I was on ortho generic and got off of them first week in May 2012. Still haven’t had a period cuz I got pregnant right away! So maybe test again in a week. At one month after my last pill, I tested negative. A week later, BFP.
Post # 9
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Helper bee
I’m in the same boat as @sit1010. I was also extremely nauseous for the first month and am still breaking out like a teenager six months later.
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
@greenviolets: Fingers crossed.. I would be thrilled if that happened. We have been trying 🙂 Congrats!
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
@shrinkgirl: Ughhh me too im breaking out like im 16 again 🙁
Post # 12
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Busy bee
Commenting to follow as I am in the same boat as you!! I am currently on cycle day 40. I have no idea when AF is coming…I have been experiencing all the normal PMS symptoms, back pain, cramps and crankiness for over 2 weeks! It is so frustrating not knowing what is going on with your body….someone suggested Parsely tea to me?! I might try it…
I just hope we both get AF soon so we can get on with TTC!! goodluck to you keep me posted!
Post # 13
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Blushing bee
@swissbride: Good Luck to you too and thank you for sharing!! Keep me posted as well… Ill try parsley tea… I would try anything about now lolol
Post # 14
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Helper bee
I came off the BCP earlier this year and got AF 28 days later. I thought I was lucky and might not take time to get back to normal, but the next cycle was 75 days! I’m trying to be patient, but it’s not easy!
Post # 15
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Buzzing bee
I’m actually in the exact, exact same boat! this was my first month off ortho tri cyclen lo–my last period started on April 9th and so here I am at CD 36, with no period in sight and 5 negative hpts…It’s driving me crazy! I’m feeling pretty pessimistic with all these bfns, and thinking that this is just a long, wacky cycle due to coming off the pill after being on it 6 years…but I guess there’s still hope? I had some crazy symptoms like 2 weeks ago, but they seem to have tapered off…
Post # 16
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Blushing bee
@finnaroo: This is where I am confused. You only get your period if you ovulate.. So it is possible you & I didnt ovulate yet… right?? and if that is the case cant we still get pregnant? or possibly get a positive in a week? (I guess its wishful thinking lol) I used OPK when I stopped and got what looked like a positive for ovulation around April 18th.. but now im thinking that cant be correct. Now I wish I stopped the pill sooner
