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Posted: 08-18-06 14:42pm

I have been on the pill for about 8 years. i a getting married next month and we have decided to go off the pill right away. Once I stop taking the pill how long does it useally take to get my period? On my current cycle, I will have my period on my honeymoon and I am trying to avoid that. Please advise


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Posted: 08-22-06 10:36am

Once you stop taking the pill, there is a 99% chance that it will take less than 6 months to get your period. 25% of women coming off the pill get their period 2-3 months after stopping the oral contraception. It does seem that you will not get your period during the honeymoon.


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