I recently stopped taking diane 35 because
I have decided to change to a different
pill next time I see my doctor (within the
next week). I have had sex twice since I
quit taking the pill using a condom
(neither of which broke) but I am late for
my period. I really doubt that I am
pregnant but I am a bit concerned. Is this
normal? How long does it usually take for
your cycle to return after stopping the
pill?
Thank you!<br>
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Birth Control Answer A2206 Posted: 01-26-07 11:03am
According to the data you provided (you've
stopped taking contraceptive pills but
used condoms) it doesn’t seem likely for
you to be pregnant. You may want to take
a home pregnancy test to check it out,
though. Missing a period after you've
stopped taking contraceptive pills can due
to fact that hormonal contraception stops
ovulation completely. Therefore, a missed
period is an expected and temporary side
effect of coming off oral contraception.
Women usually need 2-3 months to establish
their regular cycles and menstrual
periods. The maximum waiting period a
woman requires to re-establish ovulation
after the pill is 2 years.
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