For those who have stopped taking bcp

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Registered: 10-30-2003
For those who have stopped taking bcp
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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 10:41am
How long did it take for your cycles to go back to normal? The reason I ask is that I stopped taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen in August. Since then, my period has effectively phased itself out. One month it lasted 5 days, then 3, then 1, and now I haven't bled in 2 months! I've taken two home pregnancy tests, both of which have come out negative. I read that skipping up to three periods should not be reason to be alarmed, so I'm trying to wait it out and see if I get one next month before going to the doctor. I was just curious if anyone else experienced this after stopping the pill and how long it took to get your period back?

TIA

Aimee

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Registered: 10-30-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 1:58pm
Holly,

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad everything is okay with you. I agree with what you said in your other post: I don't miss periods as long as everything is okay! Hopefully, I'll get the same news! Wish me luck!

Aimee

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