I was taking orthtricyclin lo for 3 months. Then last month I decided to stop taking pills due to side effects and my husband used condom most of the time except in the last week of my cycle (27th day onwards). But I havent got my period yet. (Today is 34th day of my cycle) I took pregnancy test. It was negative. Why didnt I get my periods? Is it normal to skip period after stopping birth control pill? Could I still be pregnant? Should I take pregnancy test again after some days? I appreciate help. Thanks
2006-11-20 02:27:24 · 8 answers · asked by inspired 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You could be pregnant or your body could just be adjusting to not having the pill. It can take up to 6 months for your period to come back after stopping.
2006-11-20 02:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEll it is normal to be a few days late after you stop taking the pill. The pill has hormones in it that make your period regular, so if you miss a pill or stop taking it all together the hormones slow down your cycle. If your a few days late its normal. If your more than a week late you may want to take another pregnancy test, or call your doctor.
2006-11-20 02:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kissy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a pregnancy test ($8 bucks and worth the relief-- hopefully)! I had a similar experience and the 'withdrawal' method failed. If you are a week late, the test should be accurate. If you find that you are not pregnant, be patient. It can take a while for your body to get back on track. If you are very annoyed with waiting, you can actually just start taking the pill when you want (this Sunday for a Sunday start). You may experience spotting, but it won't cause any harm to you.
2016-05-21 22:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking the "pill" regulated your periods. Now that you have stopped,they will be irregular a few times.But if you don't want to get pregnant continue to use a condom,or other means of birth control. If you don't have a period,within 21 days take another test.
2006-11-20 02:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mother of 2 girls 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait a while. If your period doesn't come, take another pregnancy test. If that's negative, tell your doctor that you haven't had your period since birth control pills.
2006-11-20 02:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A woman's menstrual cycle can behave quite erratically and be completely normal. You can expect your body to need some time to adjust after being on birth control.
BTW - if you had trouble with side-effects of the pill, I recommend the patch or nuvaring. These give your body the hormones at a regular, constant rate. I found it eliminated my side-effects.
2006-11-20 02:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just recently stopped my BC and was a week later than I would have been had I been on the pill. So I would say wait another week or so and you can always retest if you are still concerned about being pregnant.
2006-11-20 04:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by pyxiegyrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's normal to miss period or be late when you just went off the pill. I wouldn't worry too much...I don't think you are pg.
2006-11-20 02:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋