BCP & the return of AF

[urbancowgirl]

Hi ladies! Just wondering how long it took for AF to return after you went off of BCP. I'm on day 31 with no sign of AF. The last time I went off the pill (about 10 years ago), AF returned right on schedule so I hoped history would repeat itself.

[winecheery]

Mine came on day 32, so I was basically about where you are right now. Second cycle was 28 days. Some gals have said as long as 40+ cycle 1! I hope you get yours soon...unless you were TTC this month?? I forget, are you TTA first?

[urbancowgirl]

Oh wow, 40! Yes, we were TTA this month.

[thoseareradishes]

Took about a month for me. Hope it comes soon for you!

[winecheery]

Oct 18, 2012 10:05:04 GMT -5 urbancowgirl said:

Oh wow, 40! Yes, we were TTA this month.

Ok then yes, I hope she shows her face soon!

[magpie]

I'm on day 38 and still no sign of AF. I think I may have ovulated last weekend though (temps and cervical fluid support this), so I'm expecting things to move along soon!

[littlemisschatty]

Everyone is so different. But I went off in July and have had three 28 day cycles, like clockwork (thank god!!!)

My doctor said it could take 3-4 months on average to regulate.

[blindyswife]

After I quit bcp, I actually never got my period back. I went 74 days.
I was POASing once a week, nothing nothing nothing, then on day 74 I got a BFP. I lost that pregnancy. After that, I went on to not get my period AGAIN. That time, I went to the doc and was perscribed progesterone to kick start things. Which worked, thankfully.

Not trying to scare you, I promise! Things can just be really effed after bcp.

[awick14]

My first 4 cycles off BCP were normal then I have 2 cycles of over 60-70 days!(I tested a lot in that one frame)

I had to be put on pills to "induce" AF. It came right on schedule then nothing for 2 months.

I went back on BCP for 3 months an have be pretty regular since then.

(I switched doctors after the second 65 days of no AF. An the new doctor was so helpful!)

[winecheery]

Oct 18, 2012 12:28:24 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

After I quit bcp, I actually never got my period back. I went 74 days.
I was POASing once a week, nothing nothing nothing, then on day 74 I got a BFP. I lost that pregnancy. After that, I went on to not get my period AGAIN. That time, I went to the doc and was perscribed progesterone to kick start things. Which worked, thankfully.

Not trying to scare you, I promise! Things can just be really effed after bcp.

Wowsers Blindy I'd have gone insane! That is infuriating! Did you have symptoms of low progesterone besides the lack of a period?

[blindyswife]

Oct 18, 2012 12:35:29 GMT -5 winecheery said:

Oct 18, 2012 12:28:24 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

After I quit bcp, I actually never got my period back. I went 74 days.
I was POASing once a week, nothing nothing nothing, then on day 74 I got a BFP. I lost that pregnancy. After that, I went on to not get my period AGAIN. That time, I went to the doc and was perscribed progesterone to kick start things. Which worked, thankfully.

Not trying to scare you, I promise! Things can just be really effed after bcp.

Wowsers Blindy I'd have gone insane! That is infuriating! Did you have symptoms of low progesterone besides the lack of a period?

No symptoms that I noticed or remember.
It definitely was frustrating. I mean, I quit bcp because we were ready to ttc, and it just kept getting soooo draaaawn oooout. Especially with the pregnancy loss (ectopic) in the middle of it. My doc wanted me to have three regular periods before ttc again, so waiting sixty freakin days for the first one to arrive, then wait two more cycles after that... Ugh.

But on the bright side, after that one progesterone rx, I got those three periods just fine, ovulated during each of the cycles, so yeah. Kinda seems like waiting is the name of the (ttc) game, huh?

[Deleted]

I got AF 27 days after going off the pill. My second cycle was 20 days. So far this cycle I'm on CD24, and no AF.

[youfancy]

I got AF 33 days after going off BCP, but since then my cycles have been anywhere from 26-28 days. Hope she shows up soon!

[urbancowgirl]

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your stories. Based on your experience, sounds like I just need to hurry up and wait!

Also, Blindy, I'm so sorry about your loss

[rt2008]

I got pregnant my first cycle off BC back in May. And then had a miscarriage at 7 weeks. So I'm not sure. But I hope AF shows up soon for you!

[pooh8402]

My cycles are typically long (about 35-42 days is my norm without external influence) so if I get AF before 45 days this cycle, I'll be happy. I'm on my fisrt cycle after nuvaring and am on day 19 of my cycle.

It is typical for cycles to be wonky for the first few months after bcp.

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[runnerjenny]

My first two cycles were both 41 days long. Hoping they will go back to 35 days (pre BCP) at some point, but for now I am just glad I am getting my period and seem to be regular even if they are on the longer side.