What to expect after stop Birth Control?
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What to expect after stop Birth Control?
| Tue, 04-27-2004 - 9:57am |
I am 29, I have been on birth control for nearly 10 years. My husband and I are ready to start a family so I recently stopped taking them.
What changes should I expect now that I have stopped? I realize my period could drastically change, I'm more curious about physical changes (weight, etc.).
I am very active and in great health. Thanks!!

It is good that you are expecting your period to change. Mine is now a little heavier, but fewer days & a longer cycle than on the pill, so I'm happy with it! My cramps & PMS are also practically non-existent, which is a nice change!
Weight wise & skin wise, I noticed no change.
Libido & lubrication are much better than before! I also feel better in all kinds of little ways I can't describe.
All in all, I love being off hormones, I hope you do too!!!
~Josie
Thanks
As far as my 1st cycle after BC.....I had bad cramping and pmsing a week before I was supposed to get my period, didn't get it on time, spotted for 3 days, then finally got period 6 days late. My temps. have been up and down and cervical fluid irregular for now while it adjusts. For me my body is going back to way it use to be when I wasn't on BC with painful cramping and longer, heavier periods. On BC I had no cramping and periods were very light only lasting a few days. To me it is worth it though to have my body back. I felt like I was in a coma on hormonal BC. I will NEVER go back on hormonal BC even after we have kids. Instead we are using nonhormonal methods such as condoms, spermicide, a diaphragm, and charting. I personally have had good and bad effects coming off BC but overall feel it was the best choice health wise. Charting might be something you would be interested in especially if you plan to TTC soon. Best luck to you on the baby making!
~Julss