When I was a teenager, my periods were not very regular (one every 4-6 weeks), but I understand that's not unusual. A bit over a year ago I started taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, which made my periods extremely regular; 28 days exactly, and they usually even started at the same time of day. I was on this medication for about 5 months. Then I got a different job, which didn't have health insurance, so I quit taking the pills. Ever since, my periods have been getting further and further apart! The first couple months they were 6 weeks apart, but now it's up to 8 or 10 weeks between periods! I don't really mind not having a period as often, since they're just a pain, but I worry that when I eventually want to have kids I won't be able to.
Has anyone else had similar effects after discontinuing this medication? I also should mention that my parents tried to have kids for 10 years before they were successful (with the help of medication), so infertility might run in my genes.
2006-07-21
03:13:21
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wabbitqueen
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Women's Health