Questions about going off the pill --HELP!

Hi ladies!

Some may remember me from the Bride boards -- I was knows as 'Sara' -- I've moved to MD and left the boards for a while, and now I'm back with a new 'MD' address.

I've been lurking for a few weeks here on TTC because we've finally decided to go off the pill and see what happens...

ANYWAY... I went off BCP in Feb (1st week) and haven't gotten my period since! We've actaully been T not TC, so I doubt I'm PG (and I took a HPT a month after I missed my pd. and it was negative).

Did anyone else go for 2 or more months without getting you period after going off BCP?

ALSO, I've gained a few pounds and feel much heavier since going off... Strange, I thought you were supposed to LOSE weight??

Anyone else experience this?

I was on BCP for around 12 years, so I expected some problems, but now that I've been off for 2 months I want to start trying soon!!

Thanks!

happy to be back!!

I went off BCP in October. I did get my period just very late..always have been irregular even before going on the pill. I feel like I gained weight too and my boobs seem to be bigger...It is very strange, the pill is supposed to make you gain weight and make your boobs bigger.. I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen ....what were you on???

Tracy

ps...Welcome Back!!!

Tracy,
I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen for a long time and then switched to Ortho Novum (just another strength of that pill).

I was always irregular too (which is why I first started the pill 12 years ago... ) I've never quite had the luck with the boobs thing though (and I could use it!)

How late were you when you first went off?

Anyone else experience a very late period and/or weight gain after going off BCP?

Maybe I'm just retaining water since I'm so late? Sigh... just went bathing suit shopping today - very bad experience

I went off the pill around Christmas and was late my first month off of it. The doctor said after going off the pill some people tkae up to 6 months to get there period naturally so hang in there. I think after being on hormones for so long your body is bound to react.
As for the weight gain i have noticed that too and also my skin has been terrible..pimples everywhere even on my back anc chest where i never break out. It seems to finally be clearing a bit but very frustrating!