Going off the pill

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Registered: 02-25-2004
Going off the pill
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Sat, 05-08-2004 - 9:55pm
Hello,

I have been on bcp for 7 1/2 years. I recently went to the dr for my yearly check up and she recommended that I go off the pill for a few months b/c I have been on it for so long. I finished the pack I was on. That period was not a normal one, late and very light. My husband and I used condoms all month. We were very careful, we don't plan on children. I was supposed to start last Saturday. A week later I still havn't started and there are no signs. In seven years I have not missed a period, except for when I was on depo 4 years ago. When I went off the depo I started my period like normal. My periods for the past 4 years have been very predictable. I could tell you what day and the exact time on when I should start. Now my question: Is it normal to miss your period after stopping the pill? While on the pill, I didn't get nauseated or light headed if I didn't take the pill at the same time everyday or even if I missed a pill, like most people do. But for the past 2 weeks I have been very sick to my stomach. Also, when my test results came back from the dr, there was an abdnormity in my results and I will be restested in June. Could this cause a problem with having my periods?

Thank you in advance for any help.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-19-2004
Thu, 05-13-2004 - 12:25pm
Man, I don't know what doctors you're seeing, but I say keep looking for someone else. My mother had a tubal ligation in the late 70's (a more conservative time for things such as these) when she was 29 , after having her 2nd child. there's not a chance that a late 30's/3 kids rule is even remotely universal. haven't there been posts here from late-20-something women who've had tubal ligation without having kids?
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-25-2004
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 11:15pm
My husband has done some major looking for dr's to do the vasectamy. I don't feel comfortable getting a tubial yet. I love children. Truthfully, I understand the dr's reasoning. I could live with or without children. My husband is the one who really doesn't want them. However, his bestfriend has been living with us along with his 8 month old son. It has changed my husband. As much as we don't plan on having children, I don't think a child would go unloved if there was an accident. So, again I understand why dr's won't do it. But at the same time I don't think that it is fair for those who are really not wanting children.

I have thought about an IUD, but my dr doesn't think that is a very good idea either, because I have never had children. I didn't know that there was a hormone free IUD.

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Registered: 05-15-2004
Sat, 05-15-2004 - 9:57pm
I just got my copper IUD yesturday. No kids, only 24 years old. My doctor had no problem with giving me an IUD. Since I have never had children she said it would be a little more painful to put in, and I would have a higher chance of expelling it. It wasn't bad just some cramping.

I had mine put in at a womens health center. Try looking for a better doctor.

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