I stopped taking my ortho tryicyclen lo
about two months ago because my rx ran out
and I couldn't get into the doc for a few
months. I got my period the first month
as scheduled but now it is the second
month and I haven't gotten it yet. My
fiance and I have fooled around but he
never had his penis inside of me and he
did not ejaculate. Could I be pregnant or
is this a result of stopping the pill? :(
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somedaymomma
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Illinois
Stoping the Pill Posted: 05-31-05 17:59pm
I was on ortho lo as well, same situation,
my rx ran out and I was unemployed so no
insurence. The first month I was off my
period came normally, now the 2nd month I
am 6 days late. We had unprotected sex a
few times in early to mid may. I took a
test about 3 days ago and it came back
negative. I bought another test but dont
know when to take it. I have been getting
cramps today and am thinking to wait until
tomorrow to take the test- I have been
sleepy, naseous, and have this weird
fluttering feeling in my stomach- am I
prego or is this from coming off the
pill??
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akatt
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: minneapolis
Birth Control Pills Posted: 05-31-05 19:10pm
After taking birth control pills myself,
it can take a few years to get your cycle
back to normal. You will probably notice
more cramping and longer durations between
cycles. Also, your period my last only a
day or two after discontinuing the pill.
You will be better in the long run, the
pill has many nasty side effects.
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Assena
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 328 Location: Georgia
Birth Controll Pills Posted: 06-09-05 21:47pm
I went 4 months without a cycle... My
obgyn did a bunch of tests and found
nothing... So we waited and then one
morning... That familiar pain and then I
started.... Just give it time. My Dr.
Said it can take some women up to a year
to regulate.
Good luck
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HBBunny
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 3
Same Issue Posted: 08-18-05 01:42am
I have had the same issue of missing my
period after discontinuing birth control.
I however, have also experienced weight
gain. I have been feeling bloated and
was not sure if this would go away once I
finally get my period (its been two
months) or if this is permanent?
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Assena
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 328 Location: Georgia
Posted: 08-18-05 07:54am
My gyn told me that if you do not have a
cycle for 3 months you need to go in to
see if nothing is wrong. They will do
some blood work to see if
a) pregnant or not
b) test your thyroid
c) check prolactin levels
d) check pituitary gland (controls your
estrogen and progesten)
if all these come back fine they may put
you on somethig called provera (sounds
familiar right not depo though) this will
reset your system and force you to have a
period. If that works then you should be
on your way to regulating... I am finaly
gettting there.. Almost regluar now.
Only about 5 days off each time. Hopefuly
now my husband and I can start trying to
have a family.
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