Just stopped BCP

[Birdie]

I'm joining the TTC club!

I just stopped taking BCP 4 weeks ago after being on them for almost 11 years. I know that things are going to be a little wonky for a little bit. My chart currently looks like a heartbeat monitor. My Chart

For those that stopped BCP, how long did it take you guys to start noticing a more regular pattern in your temps?

[Cricket0619]

Welcome and good luck!  I can't say anything about temps, but I didn't get my period for a couple months after going off. It might take a while to regulate.  Mine actually were pretty regular at first, but now they are irregular. 

[Birdie]

I actually got my period almost as soon as I stopped (I had been on an extended cycle pill). But it was really really short. I've had cramping on and off all month, but that's really nothing out of the ordinary. I think the biggest thing I'll have to adjust to now is not knowing exactly when my next period is going to come.

[simpsongal]

My first cycle off the pill was a little long ~35 days? After that my cycle regulated to about 23-26 days. My period is much more intense and shorter off BCP 2-3 days.  I've been off since November and I'm still adjusting - my skin has been going haywire lately, my CM is finally starting to show up plentifully, and my hormones are swinging so much that they're messing with my moods pre-O.

Good luck! Love your pics!! Your pup reminds me of my little pup (mushy face and all).

[HoneySpider]

Everything evened out for me fairly quickly after going off BCP but I had been on and off with it so that might have something to do with it. I've always come off of it and gone right back to normal.

Good luck!

[vmars]

I was on the pill for 6 years and my cycles have been a little wonky. I have been Oing later and later, shorter LP, and some mixed up body signals before Oing. I am happy I can confirm O but I still have some annoying symptoms I.e. dizziness, breakouts, midcycle spotting etc. the only good thing are my periods have been shorter and lighter.

[Birdie]

Thanks Simpsongal! He's pretty much the best dog ever.

I have been kind of moody/emotional the past few weeks and I wasn't really sure what was going on, until I realized duh, it's probably hormones since my body is like "woah woah woah what's going on here?"

I'm kind of afraid of what's going to happen to my skin since I had hormonal acne for years before I switched to the extended cycle pill. I'm hoping that I've grown out of it since I'm almost 30, but I'm not counting on it. I'm trying to be proactive and more strict in my skin care regiment to try to ward off breakouts as much as possible.

[thoseareradishes]

Welcome! I regulated pretty much right away, with an early-ish ovulation (CD11-14) and cycles about 27 days long. I hope it is an easy transition for you You'll be amazed at all the things you notice about your body now.

[awick14]

I had normal cycles for 4 months after going off BCP.

After that I had a really long 90+ day cycle. Now after almost 2 years off BCP I am at 33-40 day cycles. They again seem to be getting longer an longer.

I hope your transition isn't as bad as mine.

[agteach08]

This is only my second day off of BCP and I am nervous about what the side affects will be.... Fx that your cycle becomes regular quickly!!

[annabear07]

I had two anovulatory cycles after stopping BC. I'm now on cycle 6 and my cycles haven't really normalized yet. But that's ok since at least I'm Oing!