Side Effects from going OFF the pill?

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Registered: 04-05-2003
Side Effects from going OFF the pill?
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Thu, 06-29-2006 - 10:14am

Hey all,

I have been on Ortho Evra for a few years now. Before that, I was on the pill for maybe 10+ years. I have gone off BC and was wondering if there were any changes in my body that I can expect. I KNOW that I was irregular before, and will still be irregular. I know that my 4 day period will go back to 7 and I will have harder cramping and heavier flow. Anything else I can expect?

Many thanks in advance!

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 7:17am

Because you've been suppressing ovulation for so many years, a lot of things could have changed.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2006
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 8:43am

Warning: graphic

I know this is an old post but I was just lurking around and had to give you my answer.

Be prepared for cervical mucus like you've never experienced before. The first time I saw it I thought I had contracted some kind of bizarre disease. It was literally like egg whites coming out into the toilet.

I just say this so you don't freak out when and if it happens to you!

Lucky

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2003
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 10:15am
Um.. wow! That's an appealing thought!
Thanks for the heads up. I most likely would freak out! lol
Have a great week and thanks again!

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker