First period off the pill?

[ttcae14]

Hi, lurker here, don't want to go public about TTC yet.

I stopped taking my BCP in late April. About three weeks later I got a 2day period (normal for me is 4) then nothing. That was five weeks ago and no period yet. 

I know it can take a few weeks or months for my cycle to regulate itself again so what was your experience going off the pill? 

We're not charting or anything, for now we're just having sex and seeing what happens. I haven't taken any tests because I haven't had any pregnancy symptoms or abnormal feelings. Speaking of that, any suggestions for a multipack of cheap tests that I can leave in the bathroom just in case? 

TY

[ouokie]

Hi! I think most will tell you that coming off of BCP will totally jack up your cycles. I fluctuationed between 35-50 days the first couple of months. I would definitely recommend temping just so you know when you are ovulating as it can be frustrating when your cycles run longer than usual. Wondfo (you can get them off of amazon) are amazing and cheap. You can get 50 OPKs and pregnancy tests for maybe $20.

[Deleted]

I went off the pill in April. I got my period right after going off the pill. Then I had a 36 day cycle with a normal 5-day period. Then two weeks later I got my period again and it lasted TWO WEEKS (ugh). I emailed my doctor and she said give it another month or so to see if it evens out.

[callmehales]

in jan 2014 when i went off the pill, my first period was a week early. next cycle was a week late. temping/charting really helped me know my body was doing what it was supposed to.

[loira]

I might take a test if I were you. Some women have zero pregnancy symptoms. I had short, 3 day bleeding three weeks after stopping the pill that turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy, and lots of women experience spotting or bleeding in very early pregnancy. I think it's more likely that your cycle is a bit off kilter, but you might just want to make sure.

[ttcae14]

TY

Best of luck to you all

[annabear07]

Your cycle can be wonky or perfect so yeah I'd pee on something just in case! You can order multipacks of wondfos off of amazon for super cheap or First response for more. Good luck!