Normal Cycles after BCP?
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Normal Cycles after BCP?
| Tue, 01-27-2009 - 5:54pm |
We are TTC #3. I finished bcp in November. December I had a 30 day cycle. (LMP 12/26) AF is a no show and I've had negatvie hpts. I spoke with my OB's nurse and she said that it may take 3 cycles before it returns to a normal pattern. I didn't have any issues when ttc my DD or DS. Then again I got pg with both of them on my second cycle off bcp. I don't have any fertility issues. My OB also sited age as something to take into consideration. I was 26 and 28 when I conceived my kids, now I'm 31. Did this happen to anyone?
TIA
Kelly

Well, I am 22 and was on the pill for over 5yrs. I stopped the pill in september of 08 and that cycle was normal around 30days, the next cycle was 45 days and am only on my 3rd cycle at day 61. My LMP was 11/28, no sign of AF as of yet. So, yeah its safe to say that your cycles will be wacky after coming off the pill. I don't think there is anyone out there who doesn't have messed up cycles after being on the pill for a while.
Do you chart? or temp? I think maybe you just haven't ovulated, or ovulated later than normal which explains why AF hasn't shown, and you're only getting bfn's. I would say that your body is probably still getting all those hormones out and trying to return to normal, but it will take time. If AF doesn't show in a week or so I would def. call your Dr. and see what they can do for you
good luck!
Kelly,
Everything I've read about going off BCPs says your cycle can fluctuate alot in those first few months.
Amy
DD - April 07
DD - September 15, 2009
I haven't temp'd. Instead I went off cm and calendars since that is what has worked in the past. I thought we were good this month with bd timing and I had pink/brown spotting CD 19-23 (calendar put O CD 15). I am planning on doing it next cycle especially since it is taking longer for AF to show. My OB said to wait another month and then to call even if AF doesn't show until then. Not the answer I was looking for.
Kelly