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11-26-2012 at 10:39 AM
Erin5309
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No period after stopping BC

I stopped taking birth control at the beginning of August and I still haven't gotten my period.  I called my doctor about a month an a half ago and they told me to give it 4 months and if I still haven't gotten it, to call back.  I'm approaching that time in a couple of weeks and I plan to call, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this or a similar problem??  
 
11-26-2012 at 10:44 AM
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It's fairly normal to have a delay in cycles when coming off of BC.  However, it seems like you haven't seen AF in a long time (4 months).  I would suggest going to your doctor.  He/she will most likely give you some provera to jump start your cycle.  Hopefully, that is all you'll need to start cycling consistently again.

Also, the newbie link in the green box at the top of the forum has some really great information if you want to hang around here.


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11-26-2012 at 10:46 AM
MsCrispy
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It is actually fairly common. BCP's skrew with your system and now your body has to adjust to it life without it.

Your doctor will probably put you on provera, which is progesterone and will start your period. Hopefully that will kick start your system for the next month.


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11-26-2012 at 10:46 AM
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i had the same thing happen. it's very common. just give them a call and go from there. good luck to you!

 

ETA: i was put on provera to jumpstart my cycle. this is probably the route your dr. will take as well. 



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11-26-2012 at 10:58 AM
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When I was in college I missed a couple BC pills and had to start over.  I waited and waited and AF never showed up- I don't remember how many months I waited but it was at least two.  They gave me a pill to start my period and then things went back to normal.  It hasn't happened since (and I have been off BC for about 4 years).  So yes it's happened to me too!

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11-26-2012 at 11:40 AM
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Yep. Almost 2 months...then it took another 58 days for the next period.

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11-26-2012 at 11:45 AM
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Yep, it happened to me. I never have regulated. Hopefully the Provera will help.

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11-26-2012 at 10:32 PM
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Yep, happened to me as well. I started TTC in July and went to the doctor in Sept when I still didn't get a period. The doctor gave me Provera. 


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11-27-2012 at 8:15 AM
Erin5309
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Thanks ladies!  I have an appt with my doc this morning.  Hopefully she'll give me Provera and we can start TTC very soon!!!
 
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