Off BCP and a little crampy

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Registered: 09-05-2003
Off BCP and a little crampy
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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 2:18pm
I went off my BCP almost 2 weeks ago and ever since then I've felt bloated and a little crampy (just slight cramping like I'm going to start AF). My husband and I have only made love a couple of times since then so I don't think I could actually get pregnant that quickly. Just curious - is it normal to have weird symptoms after going off the pill like these? I've been on the pill for about 7 years and this is my first time off of them.
Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker
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Registered: 10-02-2003
Fri, 10-03-2003 - 2:28pm
Allison -

I stopped my BC pills at the end of August, had my last "pill" period 8/24, and I had water retention issues (very bloaty) for most of the month - I also have gained about 5 pounds this month (though that could be my eating habits more than the pill). I did have my first non-pill period on 9/27 (33 days) and the bloating has gotten a little better since then...

Of course, it IS possible, even with only a couple times, that you could get pregnant, but you probably won't get the symptoms until implantation...

good luck!

MTT