How long???

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Registered: 12-01-2003
How long???
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Thu, 07-08-2004 - 8:05am
I am 22 years old and I have been taking b.c. pills since I was about 13. All because of cysts. Anyhoo, I got married last year and my hubby and I decided that I would go off of them. I took my last month's worth last October-ish. My question is how long does it take to get the monthly cycles back to normal? I have heard that they can take a while. Any input would be welcome. Thanks in advance. =)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: jstrick5
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 10:06am
Hi jstrick5, welcome!

A lot can happen to your cycle in 9 years. Do you remember if you were regular before you started BCPs? Pills don’t usually have much affect on fertility. When I came off OTC 2 years ago I ovulated my first cycle off. The only hormonal method that is known to delay ovulation in some women is Depo-Provera. If you have been hormone free for 8 months or so and haven’t gotten your period it’s probably time to ask your doctor to see what’s going on. Let us know what s/he says, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill