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did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
From what I can remember, my cycles used to be between 25-31 days.
I just went off BCP this month. My last period (pill period) was on April 14. So far - nothing. I tested on CD29 because I really thought I might be PG, had the typical symptoms. Came up negative. Now its CD31 and still no flow.. I still have bloating and cramps for quite a while now, yet it doesn't feel like it's coming any time soon. Haven't had spotting either, nada.
Has this happened to anyone? I'm a bit nervous, though I'm not even sure how "late" I am since it's my first hormone-free cycle and I have no idea if I even ovulated. Thanks in advance.
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Posted 5/14/09 8:59 AM  |
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bunintheoven09
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
My first cycle off BCP lasted 52 days  I also had no idea whether or not I was pregnant, so I tested once a week from CD30 until I got AF. Most people get AF within 4 - 6 weeks after stopping BCP, but it is reasonable to take up to 3 mos. Hang in there! I know how you feel!!
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| Posted 5/14/09 12:59 PM |
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BayB614
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
AF came about a week later than I expected after I stopped BCP. I also had cramps, nausea, headaches, and sore boobs... I guess some women have side effects when they stop the pill. 
It's normal for your body to take a little time to adjust. Don't worry! 
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| Posted 5/14/09 2:53 PM |
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bluekat16
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
I'm glad you asked this. I'm stopping the BCP and I wasn't sure if I would just not get my period for a while.
I'm not necessarily TTC but I'm not preventing it either at this point. We figure there is an adjustment between coming off BCP and TTC.
Good luck and thanks again for posting this!
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| Posted 5/14/09 5:06 PM |
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RobinG
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
Something similar happened to me...first month off it was 33 days and then the lightest, shortest period ever. Now 12 days later, it looks like I am starting a period again, but it seems really light as well. I am calling the dr. tomorrow, but I think she'll tell me what everyone is saying, that it takes a few months to get back on track :(
Good Luck!!!
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| Posted 5/14/09 7:23 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
I stopped BC the third week of January and that following cycle lasted almost 60 days! The month after my cycle was 29 days and I was all happy that I was back to "normal", but this month proved that wrong. I got AF on the CD 39 this month. I hope it starts to come more regular now!
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| Posted 5/15/09 9:13 AM |
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RobinG
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Re: did anyone not get a period after stopping BCP?
It's so frustrating, isn't it?! I feel like it's impossible to keep track of when you might be O'ing because it is so irregular! :(
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| Posted 5/15/09 7:52 PM |
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