First cycle off of BCP...

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Registered: 09-23-2004
First cycle off of BCP...
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Mon, 02-05-2007 - 5:00pm

Hello everyone,

My question maybe stupid, but Im new to this whole birth control thing...so here it goes. I decided to go off of my pills because I felt like the side effects were taking over my body, I gained a lot of weight, loss of libido, etc etc. Anyways...I'm in my first cycle off (only took the pills for 4 months) and wondering when I should expect my period? Before going on the pill (Levora), I had very regular cycles. Any input would be great since I am expecting my period any day now and am getting paranoid that it's late.

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Registered: 05-22-2006
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 5:34pm
Hi gemphish.
A few weeks ago I had my 1st period off BCPs as well. I didn't know when to expect mine either, and it was so frustrating not knowing the exact time it would show up! I always had cramps to warn me even on the pill, and I wasn;t getting those at the time of my expected period, so I was very worried. Eventually it showed up (day 32, where on my pills, I was always 28 days).
Good luck and I hope it shows up soon to relieve your worries