Coming off of BCP question...

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:16 PM

Coming off of BCP question...

I was on Loestrin 24FE for a few years and I loved it. I wanted to come off of it a while before we even start trying and so I stopped in December. I got my period on a regular 28 day cycle in January, then a 32 day cycle in February and now it's day 34 and I'm like umm hello where are you? I know I'm not pregnant (I got nervous and took a test). Why are my cycles getting longer instead of shorter? Did this happen to anyone else?

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:18 PM

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My cycles are almost 8 weeks apart. I asked my sis (who is an OBGYN) and she said some women just have longer cycles and not to worry about it. Your body is probably just regulating itself!

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:21 PM

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This suuuuuuuuuuucks! I want to know when I'm ovulating as practice for when I'm actually trying to get pregnant and I ovulated when I should have for this month. I was always super regular before I was on BCP.

nraboni Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:23 PM

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Posted by MrsDtoBe09

This suuuuuuuuuuucks! I want to know when I'm ovulating as practice for when I'm actually trying to get pregnant and I ovulated when I should have for this month. I was always super regular before I was on BCP.

You should use Ovulation Predictor Kits or start Temping to see when you are ovulating. The only way to actually *know* is through blood tests and a sonogram.

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:24 PM

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Yeah i totally understand...when we TTC it will be a nightmare because I will never know!...i told DH w will have to just try everyday...he seemed to think it was a good idea!

springsandra Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:24 PM

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I went off the pill 2 years ago and I'm still not on a regular cycle. But after a few ridiculous cycles (80 days... 50 days... etc) I'm finally on a 32-34 day cycle. I think that whole 28-day thing is an elusive myth...

MoochsWifey Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:27 PM

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It usually takes a few cycles to regulate. My first cycle off was a 28 day, then 32, then 34. The last 3 months have consistently been 32.

LadyDuda81509 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:28 PM

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this make me soo excited to come off of bc next month after 5 years being on it! yay!!!!

GT143EA Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:35 PM

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I went off in January and my cycles have been long! First was 47 days. 2nd was 39 days. Hopefully they continue to get shorter!!

JennyAPH Posted: Mar 31, 2010 04:37 PM

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I stopped taking BCP in October.. my cycles were 31 days exactly every month until February.. that month was a little messed up with spotting etc. and well march.. thats a whole other story!

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 05:02 PM

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Posted by LadyDuda81509

this make me soo excited to come off of bc next month after 5 years being on it! yay!!!!

Don't be too excited! You're going to be like fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck WHERE ARE YOU???????????????????

Last night I said to DH, imagine I'm pregnant? And he goes, I hope those Aruba tickets are refundable I wouldnt want to see your fat belly in a bikini!

AS IF I'd wear a bikini while pregnant!

las1 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 05:11 PM

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omg i am scared to go off it. i have been on bc for 10 years! i am nervous my skin will break out. did this happen to anyone?? also, i had the worst cramps before i was on bc and i am afraid they will return once i go off the pill

tinadansr Posted: Mar 31, 2010 05:20 PM

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Posted by MrsDtoBe09

Posted by LadyDuda81509

this make me soo excited to come off of bc next month after 5 years being on it! yay!!!!

Don't be too excited! You're going to be like fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck WHERE ARE YOU???????????????????

Last night I said to DH, imagine I'm pregnant? And he goes, I hope those Aruba tickets are refundable I wouldnt want to see your fat belly in a bikini!

AS IF I'd wear a bikini while pregnant!

FinallyMrsB18 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 05:34 PM

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Get the book taking charge of your fertility. If you want to know when your ovulating you can monitor the signs/temp. It is a great way to get to know your cycles. Btw it is totally normal to have wacky cycles for up to a year after coming off birth control.

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 07:06 PM

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Posted by FinallyMrsB18

Get the book taking charge of your fertility. If you want to know when your ovulating you can monitor the signs/temp. It is a great way to get to know your cycles. Btw it is totally normal to have wacky cycles for up to a year after coming off birth control.

I bought What to Expect Before You're Expecting and was afraid to eat/drink/move for a while after reading that!

Ivyqueenz Posted: Mar 31, 2010 09:55 PM

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Posted by las1

omg i am scared to go off it. i have been on bc for 10 years! i am nervous my skin will break out. did this happen to anyone?? also, i had the worst cramps before i was on bc and i am afraid they will return once i go off the pill

To be honest. I went off the pill in Dec. after being on it for 10 years My skin went crazy and I have the worst, worst cramps ever on day 1 and day 2. I feel like I am 15 again. I use to tell my HS girls that they couldn't be in that much pain, and now I am doubled over in pain on day 1 and 2. lol.

And to the OP your body is probably still adjusting. I have had pretty regular 30/31 day cycles since going off however I am sure as soon as we start TTC my cycles will go psycho. But hang in there your body is just adjusting.

Summertimegal424 Posted: Mar 31, 2010 09:58 PM

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i feel like every month they get longer and longer apart...to the point where i dont even know when im gonna get my period cause its sooo off!

azailia Posted: Mar 31, 2010 10:05 PM

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I hear ya Ang!!! I hear ya!!!! I keep calling to my period... HELLOOOOO>>>> YOU AWAKE DOWN THERE?????

WHERE ARE YOU??? HELLO, HELLO, HELLO????? COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!!

P.s my period is still hiding!!

ELluvsMB Posted: Mar 31, 2010 11:06 PM

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I went off Loestine also in this past October and I'm having the totally opposite problem, I'm getting my period allllllllllll the time, 2x a month!! It's been a nightmare. I never have more then 8-10 days without it. I have an appointment next week for blood work and whatever else the gyno wants to test for. Seriously I'm so scared I'll never get pregnant with this going on.

FutureMrsG Posted: Apr 01, 2010 12:26 AM

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When I first stopped taking the pill my cycles were fairly normal but over time they have become shorter around 25 days some months a bit less. I had problems with the length of my cycles that is why I went on the pill in the first place my cycle was very short.